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R135 ETW

1998 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Toyota Carina E99,885 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 ETW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2013 70,406 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 70,406 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front tyre has a chunk out of the outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 65,153 miles

Advise:- Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre has chunks out of sidewall

Fail 19 Oct 2012 65,153 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise:- Engine management light on

Nearside front tyre has chunks out of sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2011 62,612 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,716 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 54,975 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 48,511 miles

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

Nearside front floor pan split and damaged.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Oct 2008 48,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front floor pan split and damaged.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,722 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,731 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 41,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 35,703 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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R135 ETW is a 1998 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R135 ETW, 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 R135 ETW registered?

R135 ETW is a 1998 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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