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R219 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,758 mi
Last recorded132,758 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 132,758 miles

front exhaust pipe corroding

fuel filler neck pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 8 Apr 2009 132,758 miles

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

front exhaust pipe corroding

fuel filler neck pipe corroding

o/s/f brake pipe corroding

rear inner sills corroding

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 132,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 127,325 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 117,992 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 109,042 miles

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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R219 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R219 DFG, 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 R219 DFG registered?

R219 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R219 DFG safe to buy?

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