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R305 FBM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,453 mi
Last recorded116,453 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 FBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 116,453 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,024 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 109,177 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 101,038 miles

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

the centre exhaust box is corroded at pipe/box joint

the o/s/f wiper blade is split on both ends

Fail 16 Oct 2013 101,038 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

the centre exhaust box is corroded at pipe/box joint

the o/s/f wiper blade is split on both ends

Pass 11 Oct 2012

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,450 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 83,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 74,446 miles

front discs wearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2009 65,385 miles

rear tyre treads starting to wear low

Fail 24 Sep 2008 64,885 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2008 64,885 miles

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Oct 2007 64,144 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 63,390 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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R305 FBM 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 R305 FBM, 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 R305 FBM registered?

R305 FBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R305 FBM safe to buy?

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