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R497 EHO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 EHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,482 miles

advise brake pipes rusty

advise o/s/f wiper touching the bonnet

advise oil leak on engine

advise slight play in both rear link bars

advise slight play in n/s/f w/bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 106,647 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 106,647 miles

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 101,805 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 96,590 miles

advise n/s/f w/brg slight play.

Pass 13 Jul 2006 92,957 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 89,431 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 89,431 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advize slight play in n/s/f top socker bush but not when on the grease plates. †advize o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm outer tread.

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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R497 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 R497 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 R497 EHO registered?

R497 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R497 EHO safe to buy?

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