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R43 AGX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,993 mi
Last recorded180,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 AGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2024 180,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded various at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 163,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 163,897 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 144,570 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 144,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 127,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 127,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 113,015 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2020 113,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 93,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 93,787 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 79,399 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 79,399 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 71,130 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 71,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 57,901 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 57,901 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 48,956 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 48,956 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 43,206 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,574 miles

EML light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,840 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 38,084 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 36,420 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 34,044 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,044 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,874 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 31,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,033 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 28,596 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A NAIL IN THE TREAD AREA

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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R43 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R43 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.

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R43 AGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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