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R305 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,286 mi
Last recorded144,286 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 144,286 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 130,655 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 119,490 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 105,398 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 88,813 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,695 miles

all four tyres wearing thin from inner and outer walls

Fail 16 Jan 2007 88,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyres wearing thin from inner and outer walls

Pass 15 Feb 2006

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R305 FUF registered?

R305 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R305 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 FUF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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