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R816 AKL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,564 mi
Last recorded75,564 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,564 miles

Battery insecure

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges of the tread

engine managment warning lamp staying on. this advisory item MAY become a failure item as of 01st January 2012 due to new mot standards.

offside front brake sticking slightly

Pass 5 Feb 2010 73,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch slipping

engine managment warning lamp staying on

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

minor damage to the nearside door mirror glass

minor damage to the nearside front tyre outer wall

offside rear tyre starting to crack within the tread no cords exposed at the time of the test

Pass 2 Oct 2007 65,869 miles

Battery insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

trims fitted to the inner wheel arches unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,975 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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R816 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R816 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 R816 AKL registered?

R816 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R816 AKL safe to buy?

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