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R626 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,542 mi
Last recorded139,542 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 139,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 132,509 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front bumper insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 126,368 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Jan 2009 117,145 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 117,145 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 106,963 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 98,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 11 Jan 2007 98,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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R626 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R626 EUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R626 EUF registered?

R626 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R626 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 EUF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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