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R866 XDM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,171 mi
Last recorded117,171 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 117,171 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 117,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 108,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 108,904 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 99,777 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 99,746 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 86,008 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 86,008 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,828 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 75,828 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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R866 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel 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 R866 XDM, 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 R866 XDM registered?

R866 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R866 XDM safe to buy?

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