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R395 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,061 mi
Last recorded68,061 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 68,061 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 65,888 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 65,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 62,359 miles

ADVICE OFF SIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALLS CRACKING.

Pass 6 Aug 2012 59,485 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 56,513 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 52,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 49,948 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 46,126 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 43,234 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,630 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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R395 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R395 EYJ, 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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How do I check the history of R395 EYJ?

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What year was R395 EYJ registered?

R395 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R395 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 EYJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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