MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,396 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.
Brake pipe from compensater to n/s rear flex corroded.
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.
Oil leak
slight play in steering (o/s)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
slight play in steering (o/s)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack.
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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