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R254 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,082 mi
Last recorded98,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR254 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 98,082 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

headlamp protectors fitted

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 25 Jul 2011 98,066 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r seat

headlamp protectors fitted

n/s wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 90,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

n/s/r tyre underinflated

rear wiper blade torn

underbody shields fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2010 90,826 miles

n/s/r tyre underinflated

rear wiper blade torn

underbody shields fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 83,227 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/r & o/s/r seats

covers fitted to n/s & o/s headlamps

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres cracked in tread & sidewalls

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres worn on outer edges

nail in tread of o/s/f tyre

o/s/f tyre slightly out of round

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 3 Jun 2008 79,714 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED

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)

UNDERBODY SHIELDS FITTED

Fail 3 Jun 2008 79,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BRAKE PIPES COVERED

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)

UNDERBODY SHIELDS FITTED

Pass 21 May 2007 70,494 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,392 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 59,500 miles

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

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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R254 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R254 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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R254 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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