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R764 WWC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,054 mi
Last recorded55,054 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 WWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,054 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 55,035 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2012 53,241 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brakes squeaky

Pass 25 Mar 2011 50,469 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

Fail 25 Mar 2011 50,468 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

imbalance of front brakes just within limits

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,069 miles

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

slight inbalance of front brakes

Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,995 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

surface scar in n/s front tyre

Fail 21 Jan 2009 46,992 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s front tyre under inflated

surface scar in n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2008 43,778 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

brakes squeaky

o/s rear spoiler loose

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 17 Jan 2007 41,357 miles

scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

Pass 18 Jan 2006 39,577 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 39,520 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R764 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R764 WWC, 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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R764 WWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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