MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,983 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hydraulic leak, but not excessive pipes from steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewalls cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
number plate letters spacing close to limit
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E197 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
Across all 1988 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 107,993 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 E197 HPE, 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 38 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E197 HPE registered?
E197 HPE is a 1988 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 April 1988.
Is E197 HPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for E197 HPE shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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