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R717 YAV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

213,545 mi
Last recorded213,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR717 YAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 213,545 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 213,540 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front wheel bearing has some play

Nearside rear anti roll bar drop link ball joints have some play

Pass 25 Jul 2011 197,896 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 149,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 149,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 105,486 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 105,483 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

emissiont test poor / noise from exhaust

Pass 11 Aug 2008 88,396 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 88,396 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 81,852 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 75,539 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 68,374 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2005 68,324 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R717 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

R717 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R717 YAV safe to buy?

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