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R140 EGX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,247 mi
Last recorded117,247 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2025 117,247 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 114,559 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 112,133 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 109,025 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,935 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,556 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 101,978 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 96,092 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 90,841 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,140 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,149 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 66,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 58,691 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 50,137 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,475 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 45,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,971 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 44,243 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 44,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 42,208 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 40,626 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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R140 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green 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 R140 EGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R140 EGX registered?

R140 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R140 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R140 EGX 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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