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R167 EGX

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,874 mi
Last recorded57,874 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,874 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2011 53,823 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2010 49,532 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside tyre sidewall cracking

offside and nearside front tyre sidewalls damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2009 45,600 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 45,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 41,676 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 41,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front and rear tyre sidewalls damaged should be replaced

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,722 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 31,619 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 30,346 miles

front discs slight pulsating

nearside wing mirror glass missing

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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R167 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R167 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 R167 EGX registered?

R167 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R167 EGX safe to buy?

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