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R83 EDO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,262 mi
Last recorded124,262 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 EDO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 124,262 miles

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

near side front tyre nick on side wall

Fail 29 Sep 2012 124,262 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

near side front tyre nick on side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2011 118,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 108,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 103,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 96,264 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 90,624 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 90,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 83,461 miles

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

surface corosion to all rear brake pipes

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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R83 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R83 EDO, 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 R83 EDO registered?

R83 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R83 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 EDO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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