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R165 LFA

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,341 mi
Last recorded147,341 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 LFA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 147,341 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 139,740 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2009 133,175 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

number plate front cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2008 129,677 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 126,214 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 112,380 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 112,380 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre inner edge below 1.6mm

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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R165 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R165 LFA, 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 R165 LFA registered?

R165 LFA is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R165 LFA safe to buy?

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