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R255 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 91,570 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

did not lock on n/s/r and o/s/r service brake

did nto lock on n/s/r and o/s/r hand brake

Fail 23 Oct 2010 85,909 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 85,909 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 80,379 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 80,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 73,824 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 73,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 68,135 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 68,135 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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R255 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R255 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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What year was R255 EWV registered?

R255 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R255 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 EWV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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