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R229 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,273 mi
Last recorded110,273 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2014 110,273 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 104,736 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 100,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 96,200 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,523 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 84,022 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 76,465 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 68,621 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,400 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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R229 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R229 FFG, 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 R229 FFG registered?

R229 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R229 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 FFG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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