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R329 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 145,142 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 145,142 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

management light on

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 135,573 miles

management light on

Fail 19 Sep 2012 135,573 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

management light on

Pass 19 Sep 2011 125,626 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,555 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 93,667 miles

Engine light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside rear door damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 88,586 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 83,375 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2007 83,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 77,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R329 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R329 DFG, 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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R329 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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