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R827 BGY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,370 mi
Last recorded53,370 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,370 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 53,370 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,549 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 50,549 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 49,133 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 49,133 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,871 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 43,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 40,742 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 40,742 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,594 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 30,404 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,686 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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R827 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R827 BGY, 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 R827 BGY registered?

R827 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R827 BGY shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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