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R647 LEL

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,390 mi
Last recorded115,390 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2009 115,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on edges:- recommend new.

offside and nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edges.

play at nearside front wheel bearing will need attention soon.

Pass 23 Dec 2009 115,390 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

offside and nearside front tyre tread very low on edges:- recommend new.

offside and nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edges.

play at nearside front wheel bearing will need attention soon.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 107,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 100,983 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 94,363 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 94,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 83,033 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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R647 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R647 LEL, 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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R647 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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