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R892 WVW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,231 mi
Last recorded195,231 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 WVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 195,231 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 195,229 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2012 174,056 miles
Fail 2 May 2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 152,498 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 138,499 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 130,546 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 125,571 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 119,273 miles

advise n/s rear tyre is scuffed,fronts worn on insides advise tracking

play in n/s front wheel bearing or hub advise rectify

rear suspension drop links are worn advise replacement

Pass 13 Dec 2005 112,973 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 112,973 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake discs worn ,radiator core in poor condition,slight play in ns front wheel bearing/hub,chip in zone b of windscreen

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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R892 WVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R892 WVW, 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 R892 WVW registered?

R892 WVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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