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R732 CAE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,384 mi
Last recorded123,384 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR732 CAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 123,384 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 120,982 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 120,982 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,578 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 116,533 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 107,339 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 May 2010 107,337 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2009 95,399 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 88,135 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 83,571 miles

check front pads unable to see

Pass 27 Apr 2006 81,297 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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R732 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R732 CAE, 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 R732 CAE registered?

R732 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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