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R199 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,161 mi
Last recorded128,161 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2009 128,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Jul 2009 128,161 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 105,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

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

nearside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

offside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

offside front steering arm has slight play in inner ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2007 50,302 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 55,165 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 55,165 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R199 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 FFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R199 FFG registered?

R199 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R199 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 FFG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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