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R144 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2011 123,065 miles

Cooling fan inoperative

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,000 miles

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake flex ferrules rusted

Both rear shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

ECU fault lamp indicating system fault

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Front windscreen wiper drive linkages/mechanism worn

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of slight leakage

Offside front brake flex hose ferrules rustedd

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Fail 3 Apr 2010 119,000 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front steel brake pipes rusted and degrading

Both front windscreen wiper blades worn

Both rear brake flex ferrules rusted

Both rear shock absorbers showing reduced damping effect

ECU fault lamp indicating system fault

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Front windscreen wiper drive linkages/mechanism worn

Nearside front shock absorber showing signs of slight leakage

Offside front brake flex hose ferrules rustedd

Offside headlamp glass damaged

Rear brakes pulsating in service

Pass 13 Mar 2009 113,210 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 109,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 104,571 miles

Nearside mirror missing

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,351 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 97,351 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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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R144 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R144 ECG, 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 R144 ECG registered?

R144 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R144 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 ECG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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