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R269 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

80,563 mi
Last recorded80,563 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 80,563 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 79,489 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 77,850 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,072 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 73,940 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 72,184 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 69,605 miles

LH wiper split

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

RH wiper split

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,605 miles

LH wiper split

RH wiper split

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,246 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,685 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 62,134 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,724 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 57,783 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,277 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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R269 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R269 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R269 EGU?

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What year was R269 EGU registered?

R269 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R269 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 EGU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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