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R219 EEH

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,981 mi
Last recorded148,981 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 EEH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 148,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper split on ends

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 148,980 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s wiper split on ends

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 140,856 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 134,364 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

grease on rear brake pipes

Fail 19 Aug 2013 134,360 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

grease on rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2012 127,143 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 121,276 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wear in wiper linkage

Pass 26 Jul 2010 115,583 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in wiper linkage

Fail 26 Jul 2010 115,582 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight wear in wiper linkage

Pass 11 Aug 2009 109,504 miles

rear no plate deteriorating & front no plate cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2009 109,499 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear no plate deteriorating & front no plate cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2008 103,677 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2007 96,309 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 96,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate cracked

nearside front drop link ball joint play

note radiator leaking slightly

play in both inner steering rack joint

Fail 18 Aug 2006 89,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

both no plate markted & damaged

slight play in sterring rack

Pass 18 Aug 2006 89,308 miles

both no plate markted & damaged

slight play in sterring rack

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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R219 EEH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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 R219 EEH, 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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R219 EEH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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