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R720 CAE

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,142 mi
Last recorded69,142 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 CAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 69,142 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 64,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 58,266 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 58,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 53,202 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 46,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 44,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 43,093 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,625 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,023 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,213 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,486 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,183 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 30,642 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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R720 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White 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 R720 CAE, 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 R720 CAE registered?

R720 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R720 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 CAE 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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