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R729 HGJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,762 mi
Last recorded137,762 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 HGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2008 137,762 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 137,760 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,060 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

load sensor valve deteriorating

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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R729 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R729 HGJ, 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 R729 HGJ registered?

R729 HGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R729 HGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R729 HGJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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