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R718 YBJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

111,102 mi
Last recorded111,102 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 111,102 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 105,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,825 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 95,012 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 89,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 85,702 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,219 miles

General corrosion starting to all areas

Pass 12 Jun 2012 84,498 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,932 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,762 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 76,098 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 72,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 68,911 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 68,691 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 64,041 miles

All tyres in poor condition

Slight play to nearside front wheel bearing

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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R718 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R718 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

R718 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R718 YBJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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