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R115 ENJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,345 mi
Last recorded97,345 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,345 miles

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

HAND BRAKE travel high

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,661 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 81,786 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 81,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front wiper blades worn and starting to scratch windscreen

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 19 Jan 2008 75,436 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 70,596 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 70,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 65,045 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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R115 ENJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 99,885 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 R115 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 28 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 R115 ENJ registered?

R115 ENJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R115 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 ENJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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