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R687 BNC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,364 mi
Last recorded91,364 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR687 BNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2008 91,364 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)

exhaust system rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

surface rust to under body

Pass 3 Dec 2007 85,862 miles

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

surface rust to under body

Fail 3 Dec 2007 85,862 miles

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

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

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

surface rust to under body

Pass 19 Dec 2006 78,849 miles

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

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

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

surface rust to under body

Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,293 miles

advise both rear tyres worn inside and outside edge

advise exhaust system rusty

coolant leaking

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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R687 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R687 BNC, 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 R687 BNC registered?

R687 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 December 1997.

Is R687 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R687 BNC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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