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R636 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,968 mi
Last recorded81,968 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,968 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 81,968 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 75,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 75,333 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 68,660 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 61,400 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 55,504 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 51,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 48,966 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,550 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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R636 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R636 LBC, 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 R636 LBC registered?

R636 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R636 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R636 LBC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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