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R702 XVR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,848 mi
Last recorded89,848 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 XVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 89,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre mirror not fitted

nearside sill dented

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust rubber mounting has come of

rear wiper split

sticker on windscreen

Fail 9 Dec 2010 89,848 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

sticker on windscreen

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

centre mirror not fitted

nearside sill dented

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust rubber mounting has come of

rear wiper split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 83,678 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall cut and cracked between tread

Fail 11 Dec 2009 83,678 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall cut and cracked between tread

Pass 8 Jan 2009 78,766 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 78,761 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 77,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 75,013 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 75,013 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,466 miles

oil leak

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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R702 XVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R702 XVR, 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 R702 XVR registered?

R702 XVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R702 XVR safe to buy?

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