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R268 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,335 mi
Last recorded166,335 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 166,335 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

corrosion on brake pipes

front tyres wearing low

Pass 15 Jun 2017 163,393 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 163,383 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 160,810 miles

Alternator belt is in very poor condition.

Brake and fuel pipes are corroding.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/R brake is binding.

Fail 31 May 2016 160,793 miles

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

Alternator belt is in very poor condition.

Brake and fuel pipes are corroding.

Engine oil leaks.

O/S/R brake is binding.

Pass 28 May 2015 157,974 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 157,957 miles

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 155,441 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 155,425 miles

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

O/S/F tyre is worn near the limit.

Rear tyres are perishing.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 152,273 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 149,226 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 146,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 143,387 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 140,165 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 140,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2008 137,267 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 137,267 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 12,695 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 115,642 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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R268 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R268 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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R268 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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