MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
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
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight imbalance at front brakes
slight play in steering rack
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R207 EMB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R207 EMB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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