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R233 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

190,697 mi
Last recorded190,697 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2011 190,697 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 190,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 154,094 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 131,165 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 110,087 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 80,676 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 78,846 miles

radiator in poor condition

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,795 miles

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

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

radiator in poor condition

remaining steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Jun 2006 71,585 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 71,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

engine oil near minimum. †steel brake pipes corroding

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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R233 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R233 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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R233 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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