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R302 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,678 mi
Last recorded78,678 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 78,678 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,472 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 74,390 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 70,207 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,207 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 65,492 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 60,817 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 60,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,931 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 49,685 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r lamp unit as water in bottom

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,921 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,515 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 42,515 miles

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

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

small age crackes in rear tyres

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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R302 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R302 DFG, 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 R302 DFG registered?

R302 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R302 DFG safe to buy?

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