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R273 MGJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

125,720 mi
Last recorded125,720 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2020 125,720 miles

Emissions not tested front exhaust system blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from compensator to the brakehose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

General underside corrosion in and around all suspension, sills, prescribed areas etc, all coil springs and front wishbones also corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

alternator has an internal fault, RISK OF FIRE!

Pass 14 Feb 2019 116,198 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 116,198 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 106,262 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 106,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 91,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,939 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 77,470 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 24,078 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 74,078 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 71,040 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 67,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2012 67,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2011 63,358 miles

Fuel tank damaged, but not considered to be excessive.

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,937 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 55,407 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2009 55,407 miles

fuel tank damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2008 52,680 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,323 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 51,323 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,452 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 48,548 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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R273 MGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R273 MGJ, 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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R273 MGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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