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R712 ETL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,135 mi
Last recorded89,135 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 89,135 miles

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2011 84,043 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 84,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 82,392 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,392 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH front brake discs excessively pitted

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 77,930 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 70,447 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 69,817 miles

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

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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R712 ETL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R712 ETL, 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 R712 ETL registered?

R712 ETL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R712 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R712 ETL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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