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R186 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,521 mi
Last recorded89,521 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 89,521 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

mil light on

slight damage on offside rear lamp

Pass 21 Apr 2011 89,521 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

mil light on

slight damage on offside rear lamp

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jul 2009 77,228 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre cracking

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 Jul 2008 70,437 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 64,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,418 miles

coolant leaking

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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R186 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey 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 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 R186 EWV, 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 R186 EWV registered?

R186 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R186 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 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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