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R5 SOB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,329 mi
Last recorded105,329 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SOB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 105,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,329 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 101,786 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 101,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,241 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 99,241 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

bumpber is loose o/s/r

Pass 23 Mar 2011 93,190 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

n/s/r quater pannel upper area has some damage

Fail 23 Mar 2011 93,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Centre Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r quater pannel upper area has some damage

Fail 23 Mar 2010 89,624 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 89,624 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 86,583 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 86,583 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 78,200 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 78,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R5 SOB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R5 SOB, 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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R5 SOB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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