MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
237,447 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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frt tyres worn edges
temp repair n/s/r lamp lens
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
frt tyres worn edges
temp repair n/s/r lamp lens
n/s/r lens temp repair
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
atten rear brake balance,engine starting to smoke
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f tyre deep cut sidewall,atten rear brake balance,engine starting to smoke
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rad leak oil leak screen chipped
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
frt and rear no plate discolour
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
frt and rear no plate discolour
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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R224 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R224 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 R224 EGU registered?
R224 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R224 EGU safe to buy?
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