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R248 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,474 mi
Last recorded170,474 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2012 170,474 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 170,474 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 157,235 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 142,625 miles

175/65r14 front 175/70r14 rear

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

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

Offside rear door damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2009 125,980 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

near side front wing underneath has slight damage

off side rear passanger door area damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2008 109,302 miles

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

o/s/r door and wheel arch damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,640 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 93,026 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2006 93,026 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R248 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R248 DFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R248 DFG registered?

R248 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R248 DFG safe to buy?

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