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R967 VKE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

120,282 mi
Last recorded120,282 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR967 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 120,282 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 120,126 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,321 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2014 112,146 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 104,969 miles

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

nearside front wiper arm linkage worn

Fail 27 Sep 2013 104,689 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

nearside front wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,721 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 89,261 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 80,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 70,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre perished

nearside front,offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on the edges

Pass 6 Oct 2008 61,744 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 53,683 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,462 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 43,162 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 43,162 miles

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

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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R967 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R967 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.

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What year was R967 VKE registered?

R967 VKE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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