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R797 AKL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,240 mi
Last recorded75,240 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 75,240 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Jan 2010 75,179 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

damage to offside front headlight,headlight secure.

Pass 28 Jan 2009 67,451 miles

Oil leak

damage to bootlid.

front inner brake pads wearing low.

slight damage to rear number plate.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 55,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight damage to front number plate.

Fail 25 Jan 2008 55,827 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight damage to front number plate.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 44,941 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and repaired by glue

Pass 24 Oct 2006 44,690 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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R797 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R797 AKL, 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 R797 AKL registered?

R797 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R797 AKL safe to buy?

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