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R755 SCH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,615 mi
Last recorded141,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 SCH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2011 141,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 141,615 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 297,690 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 297,685 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 270,912 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 244,006 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2008 214,007 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 214,007 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 183,152 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 149,364 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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R755 SCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R755 SCH, 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 R755 SCH registered?

R755 SCH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R755 SCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 SCH shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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