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R565 EAP

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

123,284 mi
Last recorded123,284 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 EAP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,284 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 123,136 miles

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,226 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 104,663 miles

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 14 Oct 2010 95,745 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 95,745 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,389 miles

Battery insecure

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 80,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front registration plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Oct 2007 77,596 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 74,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 74,957 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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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R565 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R565 EAP, 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 R565 EAP registered?

R565 EAP is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R565 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 EAP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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