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R647 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,675 mi
Last recorded221,675 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR647 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 221,675 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 221,614 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2008 219,622 miles

2 REAR TYRE'S PARISHED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 206,688 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 197,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 197,460 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 187,462 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 186,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 174,259 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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R647 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R647 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.

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What year was R647 EUF registered?

R647 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R647 EUF safe to buy?

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