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R669 KMV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,904 mi
Last recorded115,904 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 KMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 115,904 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 107,927 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 107,927 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 80,022 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 128,984 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 107,606 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 107,606 miles

Front Upper Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2008 79,127 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 78,744 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 47,097 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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R669 KMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R669 KMV, 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 R669 KMV registered?

R669 KMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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