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R330 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,059 mi
Last recorded105,059 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 105,059 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

r/o/s tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 16 Oct 2012 105,054 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

r/o/s tyre 3mm tread depth

Fail 10 Oct 2011 101,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 101,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 96,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,273 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 92,163 miles

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

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

battery loose

front blades

offside front mirror glass

offside front wiper mechanism slight play

rear numberplate starting to fade

Fail 7 Oct 2008 86,735 miles

offside front door mirror

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 86,735 miles

offside front door mirror

Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,375 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2006 74,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 74,718 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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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R330 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R330 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.

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What year was R330 FUF registered?

R330 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R330 FUF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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