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R646 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,204 mi
Last recorded76,204 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2012 76,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

near side mirror to be fixed

Pass 30 Jan 2012 76,204 miles

near side mirror to be fixed

Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,982 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 57,982 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 46,610 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 35,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 35,034 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 21,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front steering arms play

Pass 28 Jul 2008 20,658 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 18,806 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 18,678 miles

rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 17 Oct 2006 17,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 16,575 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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R646 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R646 ECG, 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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R646 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R646 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R646 ECG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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