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R218 GHR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

179,170 mi
Last recorded179,170 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 GHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 179,170 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 174,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2013 174,535 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 173,903 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 173,246 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 168,541 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 167,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 166,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 158,356 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 144,749 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 133,034 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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R218 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R218 GHR, 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 R218 GHR registered?

R218 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R218 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 GHR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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