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R75 ARP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,472 mi
Last recorded166,472 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 ARP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 166,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 164,792 miles

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CUTS AND CRACKS O/S/R TYRE.

END FLOAT RACK.

EXHAUST RATTLE.

LENS MISSING FROM N/S/F WING REPEATER.

N/S/F TYRE;CUTS AND CRACKS AND STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES INBALANCE OF 34%.

Fail 3 Aug 2011 164,792 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

CUTS AND CRACKS O/S/R TYRE.

END FLOAT RACK.

EXHAUST RATTLE.

LENS MISSING FROM N/S/F WING REPEATER.

N/S/F TYRE;CUTS AND CRACKS AND STARTING TO PERISH.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SPLIT ON ENDS.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR BRAKES INBALANCE OF 34%.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 161,812 miles

exhaust rattles

o/s/f tyre close to limit

rear brake pipe rusty by comp valve

Fail 30 Jul 2009 159,394 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 159,394 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON EDGES.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 158,083 miles

WINDOWSCREEN OPAQUE AT BOTTOM.WIPER LINKAGE WORN.FRONT PADS GETTING LOW,DISCS LIPPED,AND APPROACHING LIMIT.N/S/F TYRE;DEEP CUT IN SIDEWALL.SLIGHT PLAY N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.SLIGHT END FLOAT STEERING RACK.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 152,380 miles

LAMBDA SENSOR WIRES INSECURE.WIPERS ARMS MECHANISM WORN.FRONT DISCS WORN.N/S/F TYRE:DEEP CUT IN SIDEWALL.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 142,100 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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R75 ARP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R75 ARP, 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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R75 ARP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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