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R216 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

167,162 mi
Last recorded167,162 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 167,162 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 160,552 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear 'D' Bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four corners. (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 156,835 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 153,524 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 150,066 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn and getting low

Fail 7 Oct 2014 150,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn and getting low

Pass 10 Oct 2013 147,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 143,767 miles

engine misfire

Fail 10 Oct 2012 143,767 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

engine misfire

Pass 10 Oct 2011 139,557 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 133,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 133,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 127,219 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 119,690 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 111,914 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 102,616 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,707 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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R216 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 82.4%.

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 R216 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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R216 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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