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R61 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,953 mi
Last recorded82,953 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 82,953 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,975 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,037 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,999 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,856 miles

CENTRE TREAD ON BOTH FRONT TYRES APPROACHING WEAR BARS

Fail 1 Sep 2008 61,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 61,373 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,917 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,446 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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R61 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R61 ULP, 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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How do I check the history of R61 ULP?

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What year was R61 ULP registered?

R61 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R61 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 ULP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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