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R212 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,183 mi
Last recorded134,183 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 134,183 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 134,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 127,820 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,371 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Fail 29 Jan 2016 122,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 14 Feb 2015 118,203 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 113,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2013 109,437 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 104,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 104,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2011 98,986 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 25 Jan 2011 98,986 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wipers worn

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2010 95,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 89,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 79,713 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 70,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 64,047 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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R212 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R212 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 R212 EWV registered?

R212 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R212 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 EWV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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