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R105 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,817 mi
Last recorded77,817 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 77,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 76,642 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing damage

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

brake fluid is on min

e.m.l light is on dash

front brake pads getting low

wiper motor noisy

Fail 3 Jun 2017 76,213 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall (4.1.D.1b)

e.m.l light is on dash

front brake pads getting low

wiper motor noisy

brake fluid is on min

Nearside Front wing mirror outer casing damage

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,322 miles

engine management light on

wiper motor very noisey

Pass 4 Jun 2015 72,541 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

pressure low n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2015 72,541 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

pressure low n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,874 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2014 69,874 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 67,401 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 64,769 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 64,472 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewall of x4 tyres poor

Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,591 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 62,791 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 61,556 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 60,224 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 58,231 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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R105 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R105 EGU, 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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R105 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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