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R890 NCW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,370 mi
Last recorded79,370 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 79,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 74,473 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 69,244 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 69,244 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 69,809 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 61,304 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 61,304 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 56,106 miles

Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 47,137 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,190 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,187 miles

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

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

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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R890 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R890 NCW, 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 R890 NCW registered?

R890 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R890 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 NCW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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