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EGG 798

1994 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,100 mi
Last recorded180,100 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1994 Toyota Carina E113,511 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGG 798
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 180,100 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE , RECOMMEND REPLACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED

engine cooling system requires attention

idle speed requires attention

slight drag / noise n/s/r wheel , suspect brake

suspect exhaust leak manifold area ?

Fail 31 Mar 2010 180,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALD ON INNER EDGE , RECOMMEND REPLACE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

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

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD BALDING ON INNER EDGE

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SPARE TYRE DEFLATED

engine cooling system requires attention

idle speed requires attention

slight drag / noise n/s/r wheel , suspect brake

suspect exhaust leak manifold area ?

Pass 16 Jul 2009 173,827 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 173,814 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 166,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 166,725 miles

Centre 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 159,958 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 159,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 153,485 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 153,485 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 147,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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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EGG 798 is a 1994 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 113,511 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EGG 798, 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 32 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 EGG 798 registered?

EGG 798 is a 1994 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is EGG 798 safe to buy?

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