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R136 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,768 mi
Last recorded65,768 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 65,768 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 61,979 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013
Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front has rear no plate slight faded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,843 miles

front has rear no plate slight faded

Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,390 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,632 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 44,437 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 44,434 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 37,056 miles

front registration plate slighty faded

Fail 12 Dec 2008 37,055 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate slighty faded

Fail 28 Nov 2007 33,027 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise all 4 x tyres sidewalls cracking (weathered)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,027 miles

advise all 4 x tyres sidewalls cracking (weathered)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,686 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 29,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 26,532 miles

o/s front and n/s rear tyres are cracked on sidewalls

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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R136 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R136 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 R136 EGU registered?

R136 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R136 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 EGU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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