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R650 XVG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,955 mi
Last recorded104,955 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 XVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,955 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 102,914 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 100,390 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 97,990 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,449 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,499 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 30,499 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 84,195 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 84,195 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 64,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 54,690 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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R650 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R650 XVG, 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 R650 XVG registered?

R650 XVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R650 XVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 XVG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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