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R157 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

79,466 mi
Last recorded79,466 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR157 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 79,466 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 79,446 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 67,856 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,344 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,069 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 56,232 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 56,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R157 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R157 EWV, 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 R157 EWV registered?

R157 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R157 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R157 EWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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