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R141 EAN

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

108,867 mi
Last recorded108,867 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 EAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 108,867 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 104,419 miles

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

O/S Track control arm slight play

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 100,613 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 96,863 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 93,905 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,540 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,540 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 79,748 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 73,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,418 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 63,401 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R141 EAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R141 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R141 EAN registered?

R141 EAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R141 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R141 EAN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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