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R448 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,507 mi
Last recorded92,507 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 92,507 miles

sump has slight oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2010 84,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 76,598 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,598 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 66,058 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 59,275 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 54,379 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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R448 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R448 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 R448 EYJ?

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What year was R448 EYJ registered?

R448 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R448 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 EYJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R448 EYJ have outstanding finance?

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