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R72 AAC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,024 mi
Last recorded116,024 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 AAC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 116,024 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 115,982 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure lamp unit (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 109,692 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSR tyre has small cut to sidewall

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR inner wheel arch has corrosion not within 30cm of suspension or body mountings

Pass 28 Mar 2014 104,553 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 104,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 101,492 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 101,492 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 98,195 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 98,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,936 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 83,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 78,863 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 73,502 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,255 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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R72 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R72 AAC, 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 R72 AAC registered?

R72 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R72 AAC safe to buy?

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