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R603 EDW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,905 mi
Last recorded115,905 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 EDW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 115,905 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 111,297 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 106,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 106,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 101,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 95,883 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 91,055 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 85,974 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 80,317 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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R603 EDW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R603 EDW, 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 R603 EDW registered?

R603 EDW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 20 November 1997.

Is R603 EDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 EDW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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