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R250 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

182,328 mi
Last recorded182,328 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 182,328 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill weakend

Fail 7 Mar 2013 181,760 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside outer sill weakend

Pass 6 Mar 2012 152,399 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Mar 2012 152,377 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 140,467 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 140,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 135,786 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front to rear brakes pipes poorly clipped

n/s/f mirror slightly cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2009 131,362 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 125,749 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 125,749 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 102,440 miles

long brake pipes corroded and pitted in places

o/s/f tyre inner edge slightly scrubbed

rusting on and near suspension

slight play in rack

tyres slightly agecracked

Fail 12 Aug 2006 102,440 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

long brake pipes corroded and pitted in places

o/s/f tyre inner edge scrubbed

rusting on and near suspension

slight play in rack

tyres slightly agecracked

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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R250 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R250 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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R250 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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