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R405 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,098 mi
Last recorded118,098 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 118,098 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Oct 2017 118,098 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre is wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 116,449 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2016 116,448 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,439 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 114,438 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 112,315 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 112,315 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 110,532 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,532 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,107 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 104,236 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 100,670 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2009 95,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

baffles in rear exhaust breaking up

oil leak from engine

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,575 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 79,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 71,757 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 71,680 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R405 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R405 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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R405 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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