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R275 EWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,722 mi
Last recorded57,722 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 EWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 57,722 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 57,719 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2015 48,313 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 42,561 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 41,552 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 41,552 miles

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

cat pipe has a small hole in it

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,427 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 39,427 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,006 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 37,006 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,740 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 31,078 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,865 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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R275 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R275 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 R275 EWV registered?

R275 EWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R275 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 EWV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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