MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES BADLY CORRODED
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
REAR BRAKE LOAD VALVE NOT OPERATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH
UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE FROM OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ENGINE HAS OIL LEAK
FUEL FILLER NECK PIPES BADLY CORRODED
HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
N/S FRONT BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
O/S REAR BRAKE PIPE STARTING TO CORRODE
REAR BRAKE LOAD VALVE NOT OPERATING
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S REAR A/ROLL LINK ROD BUSH
UNABLE TO OPEN TAILGATE FROM OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
slight imbalance at rear brakes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight binding at nearside rear brake
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R147 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R147 EWV, 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 R147 EWV registered?
R147 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 February 1997.
Is R147 EWV safe to buy?
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