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R79 ENJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,148 mi
Last recorded119,148 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 ENJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2009 119,148 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2008 113,444 miles

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

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

catalytic converter loose inside

eml light on

nearside headlight on high limit

nearside outer sill getting corroded

rear number plate deteriating

slight play offside rackend

small splits offside wiper blade

Fail 29 Dec 2008 113,444 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

catalytic converter loose inside

eml light on

nearside headlight on high limit

nearside outer sill getting corroded

rear number plate deteriating

slight play offside rackend

small splits offside wiper blade

Pass 1 Dec 2007 103,056 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

eml light on

front exhaust section and catalytic converter rattle

front tyres are getting low on tread

heavy rust nearside outer sill at rear

radiator in poor condition and slight leak

slight play steering rack

small split and slight smearing offside wiper blade

Pass 25 Nov 2006 93,496 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)

e.m.l.light on

nearside headlight on high limit

slight distortion nearside front brake

slight distortion offside rear brake

Pass 2 Dec 2005 88,831 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre getting low on tread

slight distortion nearside front brake

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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R79 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R79 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 R79 ENJ registered?

R79 ENJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R79 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 ENJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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