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R285 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,102 mi
Last recorded77,102 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 77,102 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front tyre cracking inner side wall and perished , strong advice

Nearside Rear tyre cracking , cut on the treasd and perished , strong advice

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished , strong advice

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 76,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 74,774 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2013 73,112 miles

Oil leak

offsidfe front tyre has small cut on the outer wall

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,344 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,356 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 63,942 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 62,840 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 62,840 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 61,023 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 61,023 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,020 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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R285 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 71.4%.

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 R285 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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What year was R285 EGU registered?

R285 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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