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R135 SLH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

100,708 mi
Last recorded100,708 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 SLH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,708 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 96,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 93,700 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 89,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2021 84,587 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 82,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 80,508 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 79,064 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,802 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 74,649 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 72,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 67,250 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,767 miles

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2013 59,699 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 54,865 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 36,931 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 9 Sep 2009 30,938 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 30,938 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2008 26,270 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 26,270 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 23,537 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,564 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 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R135 SLH, 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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R135 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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