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R722 KNR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,231 mi
Last recorded156,231 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR722 KNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2014 156,231 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 138,979 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 133,071 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 125,057 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 115,788 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2010 115,787 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 109,751 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 109,751 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 103,265 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 93,688 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 88,166 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 80,824 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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R722 KNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R722 KNR, 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 R722 KNR registered?

R722 KNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R722 KNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R722 KNR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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