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R146 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2011
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,135 mi
Last recorded81,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,135 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 226,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 5 Dec 2009 222,845 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 222,845 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 209,913 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 197,419 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 183,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 183,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 162,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 162,956 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 159,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 159,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R146 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R146 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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R146 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R146 EGU safe to buy?

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