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R835 BNA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,235 mi
Last recorded110,235 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 BNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 110,235 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 110,230 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 107,968 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 105,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 102,527 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 102,474 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

windscreen slight score

Pass 8 Aug 2011 99,456 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 95,614 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

abs waring staying on

Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 87,320 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 84,306 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 84,306 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 80,787 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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R835 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R835 BNA, 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 R835 BNA registered?

R835 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R835 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R835 BNA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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