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R593 MDV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

107,597 mi
Last recorded107,597 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 MDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 107,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 103,962 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 103,962 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 100,439 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,439 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 96,805 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 93,323 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 93,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,463 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 89,463 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 83,234 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 79,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R593 MDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R593 MDV, 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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What year was R593 MDV registered?

R593 MDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R593 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R593 MDV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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