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R871 ESF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 ESF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 101,259 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,259 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe & cat badly corroded & pin holes

fuel tank & fuel pipes corroded

play osf roll bar linkage

suspect shock absorbers soft

various dents scratches

Pass 17 Jul 2008 94,719 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 94,719 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

rear wiper torn

Pass 6 Jul 2007 85,131 miles

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

both front and rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

fan belt noisy

front exhaust hanger split

front wipers noisy hitting off bonnet

front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

fuel pipes badly corroded and filler pipes

pas pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2006 78,069 miles

tyre close to limit †slight play in rack ends †slight play in rear roll bar mount bushes †both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear & covered †tank seam corroded †front exhaust joins badly corroded †radiator slightly deteriorated

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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R871 ESF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R871 ESF, 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 R871 ESF registered?

R871 ESF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R871 ESF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 ESF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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