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R717 ETL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,635 mi
Last recorded83,635 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 83,635 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,144 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 70,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 58,645 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 52,338 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 43,514 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 25,104 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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R717 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 87.5%.

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 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 R717 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 R717 ETL registered?

R717 ETL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R717 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R717 ETL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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