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R679 LRS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,289 mi
Last recorded56,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR679 LRS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 56,289 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to nsr short brake pipe

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

slight play in osf tie rod

Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,289 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

corrosion to both sills

corrosion to nsr short brake pipe

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

radiator corroded and leaking

slight play in osf tie rod

Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,679 miles

corrosion to both sills at rear

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

nsr short brake pipe corroded

radiator corroded

slight play in both front tie rods

suspension components corroded and perished

Fail 6 Jul 2011 53,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrosion to both sills at rear

fuel filler neck pipes corroded

nsr short brake pipe corroded

radiator corroded

slight play in both front tie rods

suspension components corroded and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,483 miles

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

cut on osr tyre sidewall

nail in nsf tyre

Fail 13 Jul 2010 51,483 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipes

cut in osr tyre sidewall

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,765 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,380 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 43,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,704 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 33,704 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2005 30,274 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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R679 LRS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R679 LRS, 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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R679 LRS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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