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R147 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR147 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 142,910 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 137,312 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 137,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 130,289 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 130,289 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 122,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 122,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 115,240 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 115,240 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

slight imbalance at rear brakes

Pass 27 Nov 2007 105,940 miles

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 105,940 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 94,600 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 94,600 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 82,559 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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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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R147 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 February 1997.

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