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R71 ENJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,157 mi
Last recorded74,157 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 74,157 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 65,181 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 54,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 54,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,723 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 40,123 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n.s.r. tyre deterioated

Fail 29 Jun 2013 40,123 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

n.s.r. tyre deterioated

Fail 28 Jun 2013 40,102 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

eml on

Pass 28 Jun 2012 38,921 miles

eml on

front number plate cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 38,921 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

eml on

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,955 miles

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front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2010 35,527 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 35,527 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

eml on

Pass 30 May 2009 34,375 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 32,837 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 32,837 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 30 May 2007 31,668 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 30,628 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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R71 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R71 ENJ, 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 R71 ENJ registered?

R71 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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