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R765 GTU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,249 mi
Last recorded104,249 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 GTU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 May 2013 104,249 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 103,344 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 102,455 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 101,410 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 99,759 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 95,908 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)

Pass 16 May 2007 89,532 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2006 81,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 73,486 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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R765 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R765 GTU, 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 R765 GTU registered?

R765 GTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R765 GTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 GTU shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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