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R870 ANW

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,274 mi
Last recorded166,274 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 ANW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 166,274 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 153,218 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 142,358 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 128,675 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2007 110,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 110,169 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 88,830 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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R870 ANW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R870 ANW, 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 R870 ANW registered?

R870 ANW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R870 ANW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R870 ANW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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