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R238 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,055 mi
Last recorded92,055 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 92,050 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,761 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,905 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,448 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2013 70,917 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 67,005 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 62,004 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 62,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 57,922 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 54,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 49,968 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 49,958 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 38,980 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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R238 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R238 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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R238 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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