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R734 CAE

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,318 mi
Last recorded117,318 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 CAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,318 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 117,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 117,317 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 116,664 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear sills and inner panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 115,989 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear both side inner sills corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,100 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 115,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 114,408 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 114,408 miles

Age related corrosion under vehicle.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 113,743 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 112,302 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 109,934 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 107,748 miles

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 107,748 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion all around (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 105,751 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 103,502 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 103,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 101,587 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 99,722 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 97,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 95,201 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 92,285 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 92,268 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 89,363 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 85,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 82,061 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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R734 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R734 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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R734 CAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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