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R569 KFE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,015 mi
Last recorded109,015 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 KFE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 109,015 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 109,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,269 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 107,269 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 104,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 104,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 99,936 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 99,937 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,908 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice nearside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 96,908 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advice nearside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,342 miles

ADVICE NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKING.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advice offside rear tyre cracks appearing on outer wall

Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,678 miles

advice front number plate getting detorioted

Fail 12 Oct 2010 91,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advice front number plate getting detorioted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 87,486 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 87,486 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,387 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,453 miles

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking †rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,602 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R569 KFE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R569 KFE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R569 KFE registered?

R569 KFE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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