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R119 FCD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,753 mi
Last recorded78,753 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 78,753 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2014 77,418 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 76,179 miles

o/s/r lamp crack.

screw in n/s/r tyre.

screw in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 9 May 2012 74,876 miles

o/s/r lamp crack.

Pass 4 May 2011 73,733 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 4 May 2011 73,733 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 May 2010 73,038 miles

nearside and offside rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 6 May 2009 71,929 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 71,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 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)

Pass 6 May 2008 69,382 miles

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

offside front tyre inner shoulder showing wear

Pass 8 May 2007 66,641 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,401 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 63,730 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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R119 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R119 FCD, 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 R119 FCD registered?

R119 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R119 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R119 FCD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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