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R243 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,959 mi
Last recorded142,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2011 142,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 128,235 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 117,935 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 117,935 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2008 107,946 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2008 107,946 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 101,006 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 95,629 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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R243 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R243 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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R243 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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