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R149 EGX

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

48,854 mi
Last recorded48,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 48,854 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 48,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Jun 2013 48,114 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 47,382 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 47,382 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

high level brake light out

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,113 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 46,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

play n/s/f steering arm

play o/s/f steering arm

Pass 4 Sep 2009 44,270 miles

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,504 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 42,504 miles

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

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 10 Sep 2007 40,817 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,898 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 38,898 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EGX, 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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What year was R149 EGX registered?

R149 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R149 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 EGX shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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