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R383 EDM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,127 mi
Last recorded125,127 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 EDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 125,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2008 106,020 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 90,231 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 89,275 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 69,386 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 69,283 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R383 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R383 EDM, 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 R383 EDM registered?

R383 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R383 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 EDM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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