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R831 DMV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,386 mi
Last recorded153,386 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 153,386 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 153,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 144,842 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2010 144,842 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2009 133,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 133,491 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight movement on n/s/r anti roll bar mount

Pass 16 Feb 2008 122,857 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 122,679 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 111,426 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 111,325 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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R831 DMV 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 50%.

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 R831 DMV, 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 R831 DMV registered?

R831 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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