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R109 EJL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,656 mi
Last recorded138,656 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 EJL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 138,656 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 136,563 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 134,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 131,203 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 123,330 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 114,144 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 114,144 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 105,516 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 92,526 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 82,052 miles

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

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

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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R109 EJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R109 EJL, 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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What year was R109 EJL registered?

R109 EJL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R109 EJL safe to buy?

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