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R215 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 93,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 88,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 81,903 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 81,903 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 77,024 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,406 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 64,848 miles

both front and o/s rear tyres are worn to 2mm advise replacement

front number plate is cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,030 miles

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

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

slight cracking on side walls of offside rear tyre

slight play/wear in wiper linkage but wiper arms secure

small crack in front number plate but plate secure

Pass 2 Nov 2005 55,560 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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R215 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol 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 R215 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 R215 DFG registered?

R215 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R215 DFG safe to buy?

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