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R28 AGX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,653 mi
Last recorded91,653 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 AGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 91,653 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 86,303 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 73,767 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2012 70,731 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 67,083 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,724 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 55,915 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 55,910 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2008 51,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 51,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 48,169 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 43,783 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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R28 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R28 AGX, 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

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What year was R28 AGX registered?

R28 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R28 AGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R28 AGX shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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