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R321 DFM

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,177 mi
Last recorded99,177 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 DFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 99,177 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 90,933 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,599 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 84,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 82,137 miles

front pads 70% worn

front to rear brake pipes corroded advise replacement

Pass 6 Dec 2013 79,855 miles

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

boot damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,778 miles

coolant radiator leaking

Pass 5 Dec 2011 68,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 63,147 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 56,271 miles

minor play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Dec 2008 46,879 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,835 miles

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

advise rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2005 46,539 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)

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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R321 DFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R321 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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What year was R321 DFM registered?

R321 DFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R321 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 DFM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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