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R207 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,702 mi
Last recorded140,702 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2016 140,702 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by heel board /tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear advise fuel pipe corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 135,208 miles

engine managment light on

front brake discs slghtly liped

general underbody corrosion

stone chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front light lens cracked

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 26 Mar 2014 129,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

Pass 11 Mar 2013 122,124 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perished

eml light on

wiper linkage worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 116,860 miles

auxillary drive belt heavily perished

Pass 16 Mar 2011 110,025 miles

body damage

general underbody corrosion

power steering pump

rear metal brake pipes rusty

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2010 103,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

centre brake light inop

engine managment light on

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Mar 2010 103,661 miles

centre brake light inop

engine managment light on

exhaust system rusty

rear wiper split

Pass 25 Mar 2009 98,186 miles

engine managment light on

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2008 92,716 miles

front brake pad's are low

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

slight play in steering rack

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Mar 2007 87,176 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

engine managment light on

exhaust front pipe rusty

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,734 miles

engine managment light on

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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R207 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R207 DFG, 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 R207 DFG registered?

R207 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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