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R72 TCH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

34,164 mi
Last recorded34,164 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 TCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 34,164 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 34,162 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 23,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 18,431 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 17,879 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 16,771 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 15,829 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,124 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,278 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 TCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R72 TCH, 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 TCH registered?

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

Is R72 TCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 TCH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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