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R790 NCF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 NCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,848 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 111,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,996 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 100,601 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake disc(s) worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,147 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 72,910 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 72,798 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 66,910 miles

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

front number plate deteriorated

offside front door mirror damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2005 66,663 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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R790 NCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R790 NCF, 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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R790 NCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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