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R825 EFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,166 mi
Last recorded80,166 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,166 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 80,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 78,258 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 78,258 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,613 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 72,760 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 69,970 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 69,970 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,965 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 57,524 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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R825 EFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R825 EFL, 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 R825 EFL registered?

R825 EFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R825 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 EFL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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