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R82 KAD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,981 mi
Last recorded114,981 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 KAD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,981 miles

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorated but not exposing cords

Both rear tyres displaying perish cracks on inner & outer sidewalls

Corrosion to metal brake pipes front to rear & to brake compensator valve

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar ball joints play/movement detected no deemed excessive

Nearside steering rack inner joint play detected

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern

Offside handbrake support bracket corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 114,970 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both nearside & offside front flexible brake hoses deteriorated but not exposing cords

Both rear tyres displaying perish cracks on inner & outer sidewalls

Corrosion to metal brake pipes front to rear & to brake compensator valve

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar ball joints play/movement detected no deemed excessive

Nearside steering rack inner joint play detected

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern

Offside handbrake support bracket corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2016 111,461 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 109,466 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner steering rack balljoint has slight play

Offside Front Inner steering rack balljoint has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2014 107,692 miles

Clutch is slipping.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Signs of seepage noted around fuel tank seam.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 105,778 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 105,778 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,033 miles

Evidence of fuel leakage at tank but not leaking at time of test.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 100,684 miles

Slight ammount of free play noticed in steering rack end joints.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 97,889 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 97,889 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 92,043 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 88,012 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 81,631 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,631 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 74,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,298 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 66,298 miles

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

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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R82 KAD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 R82 KAD, 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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R82 KAD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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