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R760 XVM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,365 mi
Last recorded113,365 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,365 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

wet conditions

Pass 19 Jan 2012 111,730 miles

front pads appear low

wet conditions

Fail 19 Jan 2012 111,730 miles

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

front pads appear low

wet conditions

Pass 4 Feb 2011 110,554 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2011 110,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 109,327 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 107,668 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front pads getting low

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 105,479 miles

both front wipers starting to split at ends

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Jan 2007 103,664 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 99,490 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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R760 XVM 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 80%.

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 R760 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R760 XVM registered?

R760 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R760 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 XVM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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