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R658 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 111,688 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front screen cracked

Lense damaged on N/S/R Inner light unit

N/S/R outer light unit poor fit

N/S/R tyre tread worn low on outer edge

O/S/F indicator lense poor fit

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jan 2010 111,688 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid on minimum mark

Front number plate cracked

Front screen cracked

Lense damaged on N/S/R Inner light unit

N/S/R outer light unit poor fit

N/S/R tyre tread worn low on outer edge

O/S/F indicator lense poor fit

Rear brake pipes corroding

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 29 Jan 2009 97,622 miles

Engine oil leak

Rear number plate cracked and delaminating

Unable to open O/S/R Door

Fail 29 Jan 2009 97,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine oil leak

Front wipers split

Rear number plate cracked and delaminating

Unable to open O/S/R Door

Pass 28 Jan 2008 80,067 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 68,694 miles

both front lower arm bushes started to split

cut in near side front tyre

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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R658 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R658 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 R658 LBC registered?

R658 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R658 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R658 LBC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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