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R229 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,338 mi
Last recorded121,338 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 121,338 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Feb 2008 109,295 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spring assisters on rear springs

Fail 18 Feb 2008 109,208 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

spring assisters on rear springs

Pass 13 Apr 2007 81,530 miles

rattle from front exhaust

tyre wear on inner edge on offside front

Pass 21 Apr 2006 67,356 miles

offside front tyre tread worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2005 65,040 miles

Front radiator coroading slightly

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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R229 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R229 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 R229 DFG registered?

R229 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R229 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 DFG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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