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R232 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

153,630 mi
Last recorded153,630 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2016 153,630 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits RUNNING ON THREE CYLINDERS (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Pass 30 Nov 2015 150,889 miles

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2015 150,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint behind cat and centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened drop link (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT PLAY OFFSIDE STEERING ARM

CAR RUNNING ON 3 CYLINDERS

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH REAR AND NEARSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 150,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 147,346 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 147,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,041 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 143,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 137,667 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 137,667 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 132,923 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 132,923 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 126,096 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 117,673 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 117,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 114,265 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Nov 2007 112,959 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

front and rear number plates weathered

Pass 16 Nov 2006 108,537 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 108,531 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 101,155 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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R232 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R232 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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R232 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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