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R486 EHO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,656 mi
Last recorded123,656 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 EHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 123,656 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 117,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 106,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear facing child seat fitted to passenger seat with air bag

Fail 28 May 2010 106,301 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 94,040 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 78,069 miles

Center exhaust system baffles broken up

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 78,069 miles

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

Center exhaust system baffles broken up

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 54,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 46,402 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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R486 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R486 EHO, 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 R486 EHO registered?

R486 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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