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R701 PEO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,792 mi
Last recorded119,792 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 PEO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 119,792 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

underbody sign corrosion , coil springs , sills , axle bushes ,

Pass 14 Oct 2020 112,872 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central at retainer (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear subframe retainer (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 100,806 miles

Offside Front inner rack arm slight play

management light on dash

Pass 5 May 2017 93,625 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 May 2016 92,009 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2015 90,250 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 90,250 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 88,503 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2013 86,605 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 85,207 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 85,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 83,420 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2011 83,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 80,908 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

fuel tank neck coroded

slight front brake imbalance

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 12 May 2009 78,364 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 74,839 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 70,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 67,044 miles

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

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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R701 PEO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R701 PEO, 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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R701 PEO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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