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R327 HFH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,756 mi
Last recorded112,756 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 HFH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 112,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine manegement light on - on dashboard

Pass 24 Feb 2011 105,423 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Feb 2011 105,423 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 98,979 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,979 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 84,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 78,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,586 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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R327 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R327 HFH, 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 R327 HFH registered?

R327 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R327 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 HFH shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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