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R168 EGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

53,031 mi
Last recorded53,031 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 53,031 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

mil warning light on (pre july 2003)

Pass 22 Nov 2019 48,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 44,541 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Nov 2018 44,477 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 40,502 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 37,598 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 34,580 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 31,252 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 31,252 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 29,977 miles

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

Engine check light on.

Fail 11 Nov 2013 29,961 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine check light on.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,518 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,987 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 25,502 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 24,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 23,064 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 22,352 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 21,514 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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R168 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 R168 EGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R168 EGK registered?

R168 EGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R168 EGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R168 EGK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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