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R601 VTW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,175 mi
Last recorded138,175 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2011 138,175 miles

ALL METAL BRAKE PIPES ARE GREASED UNABLE TO FULLY ACESS FOR CORROSION

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IS LOW

N/S/F SHOCKABSORBER IS WORN AND O/S/R

N/S/R AND O/S/R ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES AND DROP LINKS ARE WORN

N/S/R TYRE IS WORN

OS/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULS ARE CORRODED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN

THE EXHAUST FLEXI PIPE IS WORN

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Pass 16 Oct 2010 132,154 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE GREASED

ENGING LIGHT IS ON

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

STEERING RACK BUSH IS WORN

Fail 15 Oct 2010 132,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

ALL BRAKE PIPES ARE GREASED

ENGING LIGHT IS ON

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS ARE CORRODED

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

STEERING RACK BUSH IS WORN

Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,099 miles

brake pipes recently greased

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2008 118,060 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion to brake pipes

pads and fluid low

Pass 30 Oct 2008 118,060 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

pads and fluid low

Pass 30 Oct 2007 111,283 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 104,641 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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R601 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R601 VTW, 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 R601 VTW registered?

R601 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R601 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 VTW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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