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R649 AMA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,138 mi
Last recorded186,138 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 AMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 186,138 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel tight

rust under car

Pass 27 Jun 2012 174,824 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills rusted

damage to o/s/f wing

play in inner rack ends

rust all over rear end of car

rust under car

Fail 26 Jun 2012 174,824 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rust all over rear end of car

rust under car

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills rusted

damage to o/s/f wing

play in inner rack ends

Pass 19 Jul 2011 170,241 miles

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

damage to o/s/f wing

damage to o/s/r lamp

inner sills corroding

some play to steering

Pass 6 Jul 2010 165,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

play in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2009 161,041 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers split

fuel neck to tank corroded badly

Fail 9 Jul 2009 161,041 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front wipers split

fuel neck to tank corroded badly

Pass 21 Jul 2008 157,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 153,167 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 153,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 148,912 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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R649 AMA 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 72.7%.

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 R649 AMA, 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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R649 AMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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