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R72 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

149,958 mi
Last recorded149,958 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 149,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 141,507 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 141,507 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 136,169 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 136,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 130,463 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 123,803 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 113,989 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 103,988 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 94,850 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 94,850 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 84,819 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,259 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 76,100 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 72,986 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 68,322 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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R72 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R72 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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R72 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R72 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 ECG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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