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R725 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

87,292 mi
Last recorded87,292 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 87,292 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 87,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 84,837 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 82,882 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 80,070 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 75,033 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 72,761 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 69,134 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 66,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,651 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 60,725 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,468 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 53,319 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,636 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 49,636 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 45,735 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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R725 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R725 ULP, 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 R725 ULP registered?

R725 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R725 ULP safe to buy?

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