MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,913 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
175/70/14 front tyres wearing unevenly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R217 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R217 EGU, 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 R217 EGU registered?
R217 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R217 EGU safe to buy?
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