MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,047 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear tyre perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
air bag light
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R282 MRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R282 MRX, 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 R282 MRX registered?
R282 MRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R282 MRX safe to buy?
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