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R763 YTW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,395 mi
Last recorded150,395 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2011 150,395 miles

all brake pipes are rusting

both rear tyres have cracks in their sidewalls

offside rear lamp lens is cracked but no white light

Pass 4 May 2010 149,834 miles

condensation in offside front indicator lamp

underbody is quite rusty around rear suspension mountings

Fail 19 Apr 2010 149,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

condensation in offside front indicator lamp

nearside number plate lamp is dim

slight movement in nearside front wheel bearings

underbody is quite rusty around rear suspension mountings

Pass 7 Nov 2007 143,606 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 143,404 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 132,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 119,357 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R763 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R763 YTW, 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 R763 YTW registered?

R763 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 October 1997.

Is R763 YTW safe to buy?

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