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R121 DFM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,221 mi
Last recorded138,221 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 DFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 138,221 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 135,481 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 127,986 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 118,207 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 118,207 miles

Front 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 107,033 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 87,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 83,735 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 75,664 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 71,695 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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R121 DFM 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 90%.

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 R121 DFM, 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 R121 DFM registered?

R121 DFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R121 DFM safe to buy?

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