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R118 ENJ

1998 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

211,388 mi
Last recorded211,388 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2016 211,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket held on with wire

Pass 6 Jan 2015 202,568 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 202,564 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 195,746 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 188,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 180,331 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

just passed on emmisions

Pass 18 Dec 2010 172,761 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 166,010 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 155,448 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 147,787 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 139,125 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 138,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 131,324 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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R118 ENJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R118 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 R118 ENJ registered?

R118 ENJ is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R118 ENJ safe to buy?

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