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R332 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

69,136 mi
Last recorded69,136 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 69,136 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 68,185 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,120 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 65,964 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 64,889 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 20 Jun 2014 64,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Oil leak

brake fluid level low

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,655 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2012 62,494 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 61,457 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 60,429 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,248 miles

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

o/s steering rackend slight play

Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 53,906 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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R332 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R332 FFG, 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 R332 FFG registered?

R332 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R332 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 FFG shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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