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R726 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

189,268 mi
Last recorded189,268 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2012 189,268 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 181,726 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 171,103 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 168,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 165,258 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Offside rear brake pipe strating to corrode.

Slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 158,804 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 158,804 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R726 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R726 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 R726 ULP registered?

R726 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R726 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 ULP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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