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R727 YAV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,647 mi
Last recorded85,647 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 YAV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 85,647 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 78,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 61,768 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 61,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 May 2018 57,697 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 57,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,314 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,314 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 49,944 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 49,944 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 46,412 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 46,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,845 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 36,586 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 30,617 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 24,724 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 15,707 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 12,623 miles

brake hose ferrules corroded

unable to check brake pads

Pass 24 Jan 2008 11,673 miles

all brake ferrules slightly corroded

unable to see inner brake pads

Pass 8 Sep 2006 10,171 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 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R727 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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R727 YAV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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