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R851 EFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

127,374 mi
Last recorded127,374 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 EFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 127,374 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 122,478 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 122,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2010 117,729 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,468 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 103,658 miles

different type wheel rim fitted to offside front

engine management lamp illuminated

front registration plate cracked

offside rear metal brake pipe load sensing valve to flexi hose heavily corroded

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 2 Nov 2007 99,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 94,550 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 90,839 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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R851 EFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver 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 R851 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 R851 EFL registered?

R851 EFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 November 1997.

Is R851 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 EFL 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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