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R703 MGK

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,755 mi
Last recorded67,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 67,755 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 60,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 58,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 56,088 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,216 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 53,897 miles

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 53,895 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/s/r tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,969 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 47,844 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 44,400 miles

O/s wiper blade worn

O/s/r foot & handbrake slight low effort

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 41,991 miles

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

o/s/r foot & handbrake slight low efforts

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 36,371 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 33,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,467 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,960 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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R703 MGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R703 MGK, 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 R703 MGK registered?

R703 MGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R703 MGK safe to buy?

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