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R295 DFB

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,535 mi
Last recorded94,535 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 DFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 94,535 miles

slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 17 Oct 2012 86,919 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre has slight damage on outer wall

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,610 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 85,283 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,014 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 82,060 miles

slight play offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Jul 2007 78,784 miles

as before

Fail 12 Jul 2007 78,784 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2006 76,297 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 76,297 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive 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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R295 DFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R295 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 R295 DFB registered?

R295 DFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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