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R126 FCD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,533 mi
Last recorded133,533 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR126 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 133,533 miles

long parking brake travel

slight play in rear drop links

Fail 22 Jul 2013 133,526 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

long parking brake travel

slight play in rear drop links

Pass 16 Jul 2012 127,902 miles

surface corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe to flexible

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe to cylinder

Pass 19 Jul 2011 122,973 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 117,617 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 112,137 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 103,086 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 93,725 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 83,900 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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R126 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R126 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 R126 FCD registered?

R126 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R126 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R126 FCD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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