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R291 DFB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,404 mi
Last recorded94,404 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 DFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 94,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,108 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all others (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2019 94,107 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all others (1.1.11 (c))

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,457 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,706 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 91,831 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,831 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both n.s tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,870 miles

all for tyres cracks in side walls

Fail 16 Jul 2015 90,870 miles

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

all for tyres cracks in side walls

Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,195 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 89,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,489 miles

both rear inner sills corroded but not exssively

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2012 88,487 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear inner sills corroded but not exssively

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2011 87,344 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 87,344 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 85,519 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 85,517 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,928 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 82,560 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,305 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,512 miles

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

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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R291 DFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R291 DFB, 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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What year was R291 DFB registered?

R291 DFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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