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R206 EKG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

198,939 mi
Last recorded198,939 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 EKG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 198,939 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 167,501 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,406 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 148,403 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 136,993 miles

Radiator cap missing

Fail 24 Aug 2007 136,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Radiator cap missing

Pass 19 Jul 2006 126,886 miles

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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R206 EKG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Beige with a 1,587cc 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 R206 EKG, 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 R206 EKG registered?

R206 EKG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R206 EKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 EKG 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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