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R134 EGJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,161 mi
Last recorded60,161 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 EGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2026 60,161 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2025 59,494 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 58,091 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 56,220 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 54,647 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2021 53,069 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 52,145 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 51,005 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 49,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 47,759 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

both front tyres wearing low

engine management light on

Pass 18 Jul 2016 46,673 miles

engine managment lamp on

Pass 21 Jul 2015 45,356 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 44,132 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 42,415 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 38,754 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 37,414 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 36,060 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 35,272 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 34,545 miles

all 4 tyres perishing

o/s wiper arm knocking on bonnett when at full speed

Pass 24 Jul 2006 32,945 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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R134 EGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R134 EGJ, 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 R134 EGJ registered?

R134 EGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R134 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 EGJ shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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