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R703 VWO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

57,900 mi
Last recorded57,900 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 57,900 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, water damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush weak (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , cracking , 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 57,899 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip, water damage (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush weak (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides , cracking , 175/70/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 57,680 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 56,857 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 56,857 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 55,911 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 55,911 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 54,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 54,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 53,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 50,999 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R TYRES ARE CLOSE TO 1.6MM ON INNER PART OF TYRES AND STARTING TO PERISH IN TRED AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Feb 2014 50,357 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 50,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 49,659 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 48,611 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 48,611 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 47,375 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 46,363 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 45,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 45,047 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,001 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,887 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 VWO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R703 VWO, 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 VWO registered?

R703 VWO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R703 VWO safe to buy?

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