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R149 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

124,797 mi
Last recorded124,797 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 124,797 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,014 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 23 Aug 2016 120,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 119,069 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

crack f/n/s indicator lens

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,450 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 112,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 110,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 110,483 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 108,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 105,831 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 105,831 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 103,091 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,414 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 98,024 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 98,024 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 95,939 miles

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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R149 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R149 ECG, 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.

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R149 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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