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R533 EAP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,743 mi
Last recorded63,743 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 8 Feb 2016 63,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

slight play o/s inner rack joint

Fail 4 Feb 2015 59,136 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 59,136 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 52,464 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 46,295 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

Pass 15 Feb 2012 39,777 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 39,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 39,466 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,834 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 38,063 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 36,985 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 35,677 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 33,959 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R533 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R533 EAP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R533 EAP registered?

R533 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R533 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 EAP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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