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R485 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,396 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brake pipe from compensater to n/s rear flex corroded.

Fail 13 Nov 2010 84,285 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Brake pipe from compensater to n/s rear flex corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 79,726 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 74,119 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,149 miles

slight play in steering (o/s)

Fail 10 Oct 2007 67,147 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering (o/s)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 59,890 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 5 Oct 2005 52,116 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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R485 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R485 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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What year was R485 EYJ registered?

R485 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R485 EYJ safe to buy?

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