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R851 BNV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 BNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 27 Nov 2007 154,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 126,307 miles

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

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

advise littel play on near side rack

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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R851 BNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R851 BNV, 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 R851 BNV registered?

R851 BNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R851 BNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 BNV shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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