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R725 YAV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,665 mi
Last recorded96,665 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 YAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 96,665 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 96,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 89,998 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 89,996 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR ON INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,179 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 84,179 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 78,997 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 73,228 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 73,228 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 69,353 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,768 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 57,541 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 57,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake discs and drums run out of true

Pass 26 Jan 2009 51,321 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 49,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s and n/s front brake hose ends corroded

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Mar 2008 48,598 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 21 May 2007 46,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 43,309 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 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YAV, 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 YAV registered?

R725 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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