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R460 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,796 mi
Last recorded120,796 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 120,796 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 113,159 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 113,159 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,839 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 98,834 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 91,578 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 83,988 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 76,575 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,725 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 68,618 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 61,134 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R460 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R460 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R460 EYJ registered?

R460 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R460 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 EYJ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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