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R162 EGX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,313 mi
Last recorded72,313 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,313 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,167 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 67,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 55,906 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 55,808 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

front wipers smear slightly

rear wiper split

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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R162 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R162 EGX, 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 R162 EGX registered?

R162 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R162 EGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R162 EGX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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