MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,279 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
battery lose in tray
o/s/f window not working
play in both steering rack track rod ends
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
battery lose in tray
o/s/f window not working
play in both steering rack track rod ends
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
centre stop lamp not working
front exhaust heat shield insecure
play in o/s steering rack
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R718 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R718 VTW, 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 R718 VTW registered?
R718 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 September 1997.
Is R718 VTW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R718 VTW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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