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R905 CDC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

84,760 mi
Last recorded84,760 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 CDC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 84,760 miles

EML on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 80,516 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 76,034 miles

under floor covers not allowing full inspection of brake pipes

Pass 21 Jul 2009 72,053 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 67,459 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 67,459 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 63,175 miles

Removable 'Sun screen' removed from left side of windscreen (inside) as it restricted forwards view.

Slight freeplay steering rack inner ball joints

Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,427 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 53,621 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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R905 CDC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R905 CDC, 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 R905 CDC registered?

R905 CDC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R905 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 CDC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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