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R715 DGB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,300 mi
Last recorded158,300 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 DGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2013 158,300 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 149,695 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 141,612 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 133,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 126,747 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 126,747 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 119,764 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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R715 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R715 DGB, 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 R715 DGB registered?

R715 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R715 DGB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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