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R167 DGY

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,168 mi
Last recorded76,168 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 DGY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 76,168 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,427 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 66,548 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight damage to and hole in offside headlamp lens resulting in condensation inside which is affecting the beam pattern.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 66,548 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Slight damage to and hole in offside headlamp lens resulting in condensation inside which is affecting the beam pattern.

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,882 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 54,962 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 48,732 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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R167 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol 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 R167 DGY, 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 R167 DGY registered?

R167 DGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R167 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 DGY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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