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R588 LUG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,389 mi
Last recorded87,389 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 LUG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 87,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 78,555 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 4 Nov 2009 78,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 69,805 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 69,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,499 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 49,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 42,975 miles

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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R588 LUG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R588 LUG, 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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R588 LUG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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