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R771 VOO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

10,044 mi
Last recorded10,044 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 VOO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 10,044 miles

Engine Light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 10,044 miles

Engine Light on

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 91,592 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 91,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside outer sill damaged

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2012 85,303 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 82,793 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 28 Jul 2011 82,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear wiper split

Fail 29 Jul 2010 80,648 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,648 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 78,461 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 76,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 76,543 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 173,652 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 173,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 67,607 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 61,327 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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R771 VOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R771 VOO, 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 R771 VOO registered?

R771 VOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R771 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R771 VOO shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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