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R615 BFB

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,195 mi
Last recorded109,195 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR615 BFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2011 109,195 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a cut but, not down to the cords.

nearside rear lens is cracked.

offside front tyre has a cut but, not down to the cords.

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cut in offside front tyre wall

rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Jan 2009 98,562 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 91,783 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 84,179 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 77,740 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front 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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R615 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R615 BFB, 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 R615 BFB registered?

R615 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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