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R865 YBJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,199 mi
Last recorded82,199 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 YBJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2013 82,199 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,479 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2012 77,429 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2011 75,473 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,400 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 70,971 miles

Evidence of leak from nearside C/V gaitor but no split visible

Slight cracking to botrh rear tyres

Slight play to offside top shock absorber mount

Pass 30 Jun 2008 67,731 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 67,731 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Both sides front brake hose metal ferules corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2007 64,750 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 61,297 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 61,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

both front brake hose ferrals corroded

hole in offside front indicator lens

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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R865 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R865 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 R865 YBJ registered?

R865 YBJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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