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R721 YBJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 111,741 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 106,615 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 96,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 87,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 83,616 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 78,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,640 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 64,362 miles

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 4 Nov 2016 62,607 miles

Front headlamp washer jets broken.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 62,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Front headlamp washer jets broken.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 61,535 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 61,533 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 59,128 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 59,128 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 54,635 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 54,632 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 52,735 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 49,753 miles

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

airbag light on

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,468 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 45,025 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 44,160 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,325 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,264 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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R721 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R721 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 R721 YBJ registered?

R721 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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