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R47 ENJ

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

124,384 mi
Last recorded124,384 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,384 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 124,384 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

eml on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 115,629 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 115,629 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 107,033 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,033 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by pitting (2.4.E.1b)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 96,212 miles

Centre Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear seat selts not checked seat folded down

Fail 12 May 2011 96,212 miles

Centre Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear seat selts not checked seat folded down

Pass 10 May 2010 87,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2009 78,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 78,401 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 68,002 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 8 May 2008 67,714 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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedaql rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2007 156,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2007 156,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R47 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R47 ENJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R47 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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