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R629 GWR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,066 mi
Last recorded98,066 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 98,066 miles

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

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

o/s/f wiper arm has play at attachment but still secure and blade secure

rear fuel filler pipes corroded

split in tyre tread o/s/f

Fail 8 May 2010 97,922 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f wiper arm attachment insecue (blade secure)

rear fuel filler pipes corroded

split in tyre tread o/s/f

Pass 25 Apr 2009 87,582 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 79,568 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 79,568 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2007 70,194 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 70,194 miles

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

TYRE SIZE 175/70/14 H

leak around gearbox area

Pass 16 May 2006 60,007 miles

advise wheel alignment due to wear on front tyres

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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R629 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R629 GWR, 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 R629 GWR registered?

R629 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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