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R209 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2009 140,362 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 137,303 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 137,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 133,472 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 133,472 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2006 131,350 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2006 131,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R209 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 R209 EWV, 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.

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What year was R209 EWV registered?

R209 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R209 EWV safe to buy?

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