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R584 RSB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,372 mi
Last recorded194,372 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 RSB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2011 194,372 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)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 179,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2010 179,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2009 166,008 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 155,172 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front track rod inner ball joint slight play

Fail 8 Aug 2008 155,171 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front track rod inner ball joint slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2007 145,612 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 145,611 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 128,750 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 128,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 116,903 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 116,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R584 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R584 RSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R584 RSB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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