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R207 EMB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,768 mi
Last recorded201,768 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 EMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 201,768 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front and rear numberplates deteriorating

load apportioning valve brake pipes coroding (x3) attention required in near future

nearside body damaged

offside rear brake pipe coroding

radiator deteriorating

slight low effort nearside footbrake

slight play in steering

underbody corosion

wipers slightly smeary and int judder

Pass 19 Sep 2008 191,254 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 191,254 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 186,850 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

cooling radiators fins corroded

engine management warning lamp on

slight play found in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2006 168,333 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Oct 2006 168,333 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight imbalance at front brakes

slight play in steering rack

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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R207 EMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R207 EMB, 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 R207 EMB registered?

R207 EMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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