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R939 VKE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,255 mi
Last recorded83,255 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Oct 2014 81,699 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 81,698 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Corrosion to rear inner sills

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,843 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 78,184 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 78,162 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 76,193 miles

exhaust flange after cat corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2010 72,803 miles

both front tyres on limits

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn and knocking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 65,145 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 60,605 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 56,532 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R939 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R939 VKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R939 VKE registered?

R939 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R939 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R939 VKE 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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