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R51 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,948 mi
Last recorded116,948 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 116,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 111,906 miles

brake fluid level low

catalyst section of exhaust in very poor condition

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe "limiting valve to hose"

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

waer in rear anti roll bar chassis "d mounting bushes"

Fail 6 Apr 2013 111,585 miles

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)

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

brake fluid level low

catalyst section of exhaust in very poor condition

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe "limiting valve to hose"

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

waer in rear anti roll bar chassis "d mounting bushes"

Pass 25 Apr 2012 106,306 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 100,708 miles

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

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

Pass 6 May 2011 100,708 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

Pass 6 May 2010 95,944 miles

offside front indicator lamp in poor condition

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2009 89,588 miles

border line corrosion/deterioration in offside rear brake pipe between offside rear brake hose and load sensing valve

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

Pass 26 Apr 2008 83,712 miles

border line corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

Fail 26 Apr 2008 83,712 miles

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

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

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

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

border line corrosion in offside rear brake pipe to hose

corrosion in rear brake pipes generally

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 107,470 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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R51 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R51 ECG, 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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R51 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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