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R332 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,309 mi
Last recorded80,309 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 80,309 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 75,129 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 May 2011 75,129 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2010 69,629 miles

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

Fail 24 May 2010 69,626 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres are a different size to rear tyres

Pass 24 Apr 2009 64,829 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 60,782 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 55,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 55,721 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 50,412 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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R332 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 R332 FUF registered?

R332 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R332 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 FUF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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