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R787 RDM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

125,882 mi
Last recorded125,882 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 RDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 125,882 miles

oil leak

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2012 121,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/ discs wearing

fuel pipes corroding

inner sills corroding

n/s sill damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2012 121,342 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

f/ discs wearing

fuel pipes corroding

inner sills corroding

n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2011 115,022 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

abs rings corroding

f/r sus components corroding

fuel cap damaged

fuel pipes corroding

n/s sill damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2011 115,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

abs rings corroding

f/r sus components corroding

fuel cap damaged

fuel pipes corroding

n/s sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,947 miles

fuel cap broken

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

Fail 1 Mar 2010 109,945 miles

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

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

fuel cap broken

Pass 10 Feb 2009 102,966 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 102,961 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,668 miles

slight travel in footbrake

Fail 2 Aug 2007 85,662 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

slight play in n/s/f seat back rest

Pass 3 Aug 2006 76,144 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 76,143 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

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

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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R787 RDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R787 RDM, 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 R787 RDM registered?

R787 RDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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