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R544 EAP

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,493 mi
Last recorded151,493 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR544 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 151,493 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 151,484 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 144,786 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 144,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s Headlamp wont adjust.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 135,200 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 129,572 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 121,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 121,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 115,288 miles

slight exhaust blow from front joint

Pass 19 Feb 2010 109,218 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 109,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,768 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 99,347 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 88,369 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 75,319 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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R544 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R544 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 R544 EAP registered?

R544 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R544 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R544 EAP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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