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R259 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2016 145,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 140,848 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 136,734 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 136,734 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 129,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 129,655 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 124,014 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 124,014 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 116,731 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 109,566 miles

Baffles loose on centre silencer.

Signs of corrossion aroun rear top shocker mountings both offside and nearside.

Slight exhaust blow on rear silencer.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,817 miles

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 9 Oct 2008 97,425 miles

Baffles sound loose in centre section of exhaust.

Severe oil leak on engine,

Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,027 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 88,770 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 88,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R259 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R259 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 R259 EWV registered?

R259 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R259 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 EWV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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