MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,758 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o\s\f tyre worn inner edge
o\s\r lamp lens damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o\s\f tyre worn inner edge
o\s\r lamp lens damaged
slight blow rear silencer
n/s/r tyre poor condishon
Offside rear Tyre inner sidewall cracked and has a nail in the tread, suggest this is looked at possibly for replacement.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R61 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R61 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R61 VKE registered?
R61 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R61 VKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R61 VKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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