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R875 BEY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,173 mi
Last recorded171,173 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR875 BEY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 171,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 166,918 miles

front brake pads appear low

slight corosion on front and rear rigid brake pipes

slight play in n/s and o/s track rod ends

slight underbody corosion in isolated area,s

Pass 31 Jan 2008 165,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 157,472 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 157,375 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R875 BEY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R875 BEY, 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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R875 BEY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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