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R379 ECT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,730 mi
Last recorded108,730 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 ECT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 108,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2010 108,725 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 101,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gaitor split @ o/s/r anti-roll link bar end

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 May 2009 101,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gaitor split @ o/s/r anti-roll link bar end

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Apr 2008 97,304 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Unable to test NSR seat belt (Child seat fitted)

Pass 15 May 2007 93,536 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2006 88,953 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R379 ECT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R379 ECT, 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 R379 ECT registered?

R379 ECT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R379 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R379 ECT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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