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R733 SVM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 SVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,182 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 109,182 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 103,265 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 98,324 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 98,324 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 92,743 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 92,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 81,334 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 78,861 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both no plates starting to split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 76,419 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 72,516 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 69,483 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 65,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 62,531 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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R733 SVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R733 SVM, 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 R733 SVM registered?

R733 SVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R733 SVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 SVM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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