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R233 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,906 mi
Last recorded82,906 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,906 miles

nail in tread area of nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

very slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 24 Jun 2010 77,033 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 74,687 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 74,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,758 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 67,105 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 64,176 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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R233 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R233 FFG registered?

R233 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R233 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 FFG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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