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R308 DFM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Black Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

261,802 mi
Last recorded261,802 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 DFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2017 261,802 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 256,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 246,986 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscreen small stone chip in lower part of screen

nearside front headlight beam image not fully clear

offside rear drop link ball joint slight play

Fail 27 Jun 2015 246,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

chip in windscreen small stone chip in lower part of screen

nearside front headlight beam image not fully clear

offside rear drop link ball joint slight play

Pass 16 Jun 2014 240,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight wheel bind

offside rear wheel has slight wheel bind

Fail 3 Jun 2014 240,093 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear wheel has slight wheel bind

offside rear wheel has slight wheel bind

Pass 16 May 2013 231,903 miles

coolent leak from rear of engin (suspect hose)

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside front trye wearing nner edge

play in nearside front drop link

play in offside front drop link

rear cat joint blowing slightly

rear drop link dust covers deteriorating

seapage offside front outer cv gator

x2 chips in A zone not exceeding 10mm

Pass 23 May 2012 222,523 miles

chip in windscreen outside zone a not exceeding 40mm (x2)

chip in windscreen zone a not exceeding 10mm (x2)

nearside front rear arm bush splitting

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight roughness too it

play in nearside front lower ball joint

radiator heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2012 222,514 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

chip in windscreen outside zone a not exceeding 40mm (x2)

chip in windscreen zone a not exceeding 10mm (x2)

nearside front rear arm bush splitting

offside rear wheel bearing has a slight roughness too it

play in nearside front lower ball joint

radiator heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2011 212,600 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 194,446 miles

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 19 May 2009 182,582 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 182,582 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 172,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 172,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 161,806 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 143,515 miles

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)

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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R308 DFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R308 DFM, 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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R308 DFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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