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R112 ENJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,556 mi
Last recorded209,556 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 209,556 miles

inner and outer sills rusty

rear sills damaged

Fail 19 Oct 2012 209,425 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

inner and outer sills rusty

rear sills damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2011 196,054 miles

engine oil leak

fuel filler pipes rusty

rear inner and outer sills slightly damged

sump rusty and leaking oil

Pass 24 Nov 2010 189,823 miles

advise both rear chasis rails rusty

advise both rear tyres have deep cuts in them

advise both rear tyres have nails in them

advise both rear tyres perished

advise n/s/f steering rack gaitor misting

advise rear number plate deterioated

advise stone chips to window

Pass 17 Dec 2009 180,283 miles

fuel filler neck pipe rusty

inner sills rusty

slight flutuasion rear brakes

tested in wet

Fail 17 Dec 2009 180,277 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

fuel filler neck pipe rusty

inner sills rusty

slight flutuasion rear brakes

tested in wet

Pass 8 Dec 2008 166,266 miles

movement in both rear anti roll bar mountain bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2007 149,130 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 137,222 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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R112 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R112 ENJ, 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 R112 ENJ registered?

R112 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R112 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 ENJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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