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R299 FBX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

75,409 mi
Last recorded75,409 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 FBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,409 miles

Brake fluid is low.

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 75,409 miles

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

Brake fluid is low.

N/S Wiper is not clearing and has a split.

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

O/S Wiper has a split.

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,365 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,365 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 59,191 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,898 miles

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 45,837 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 37,262 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 35,810 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 34,397 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,929 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 31,314 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 29,627 miles

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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R299 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R299 FBX, 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 R299 FBX registered?

R299 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R299 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 FBX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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