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R112 OFO

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,504 mi
Last recorded138,504 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 OFO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 138,504 miles

block corroded

hairline crack in outlet of centre exhaust

movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers etc

slight blow/noise from exhaust

Fail 22 Oct 2012 138,504 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

block corroded

hairline crack in outlet of centre exhaust

movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers etc

slight blow/noise from exhaust

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,596 miles

heavy fuel smell(can in boot!)

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper inoperative

slight oil leaks around inlet manifold/rocker cover/fuel injector area

Fail 2 Nov 2011 126,596 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)

heavy fuel smell(can in boot!)

radiator in very poor condition

rear wiper inoperative

slight oil leaks around inlet manifold/rocker cover/fuel injector area

Pass 8 Oct 2010 114,418 miles

radiator cooling fins in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 8 Oct 2010 114,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

catalyst flange getting weak

offside front wiper slightly smeary

offside wiper hitting bonnet

radiator cooling fins in poor condition

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 28 Sep 2009 104,379 miles

front number plate cracked,advise renewing

near side front tyre sidewall cut

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight exhaust blows

some movement in rear anti roll bar rubbers

Pass 30 Sep 2008 92,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 92,956 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 84,347 miles

Drivers wiper blade split

Rear shockers getting weak

Pass 22 Sep 2006 74,373 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Pass 23 Sep 2005 65,630 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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R112 OFO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R112 OFO, 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 R112 OFO registered?

R112 OFO is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R112 OFO safe to buy?

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