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R727 GUB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,188 mi
Last recorded120,188 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 GUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 120,188 miles

Nearside Front 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 24 Sep 2010 115,580 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 115,580 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 110,001 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 104,362 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 104,362 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 97,670 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 87,937 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 76,782 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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R727 GUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R727 GUB, 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 R727 GUB registered?

R727 GUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R727 GUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 GUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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