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R856 YBJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,794 mi
Last recorded98,794 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2012 98,794 miles

brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 98,794 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

front springs corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2011 89,881 miles

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

chip on screen

Fail 17 Aug 2011 89,881 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

chip on screen

Pass 29 Jul 2010 82,470 miles

both anti roll bar links at rear.

brake pipes rusting.

inner sills at rear corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,611 miles

front wiper arms worn

Pass 29 Aug 2008 72,448 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 64,565 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 54,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 54,419 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 50,537 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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R856 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R856 YBJ, 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 R856 YBJ registered?

R856 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R856 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 YBJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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