MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,210 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
hand brake travel high
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
ff/dise slight worn
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
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R243 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R243 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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R243 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 August 1997.
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