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R609 UWA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

248,884 mi
Last recorded248,884 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 UWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 248,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust mountings bent

Fail 20 May 2010 248,884 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust mountings bent

Pass 13 May 2009 237,235 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 224,769 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 224,764 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 215,752 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 215,752 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

1.Boot area not checked properly due to boot trim †2.Rear no. plate starting to discolout,front cracked †3.Discs wearing,pads not checked †4.Rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn †5.Brake & fuel pipes corroding not checked prop due to coat & covers

11.Brake fluid level low

6.Front panel corroding(poss damage repaied not checked properly due to sealer †7.o/s bottom arm bushes splitting †8.n/s steering rack cracking †9.Rear tyres wearing on inner edge & cracking †10.Brake & clutch pedal rubbers wearing

Pass 3 Jan 2006 196,975 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 196,974 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2005
Fail 31 Oct 2005 188,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 188,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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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R609 UWA 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 R609 UWA, 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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R609 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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