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R122 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,261 mi
Last recorded120,261 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2013 120,261 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 114,271 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 106,998 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 106,998 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,105 miles

nearside door mirror broken

Fail 6 Apr 2010 100,105 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 25 Mar 2009 93,032 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

o/s/f washer jet partarly blocked

o/s/f wiper blade split

play in wiper linkage and hitting bonnet

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 80,634 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 80,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2006 73,006 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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R122 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R122 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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What year was R122 EGU registered?

R122 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R122 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 EGU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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