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R334 FHT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,605 mi
Last recorded54,605 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 FHT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 54,605 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 16 Jul 2014 54,605 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f mirror cover damaged,sharp edges

top alternator bolt loose and stuck out

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,655 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2013 72,655 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Aug 2012 67,381 miles

damage to o/s/f door

damage to o/s/r of vehicle

engine manegment lamp staying on.

o/s/r tyre wearing on tread inner edge

slight play located within o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 17 Aug 2011 64,626 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 59,300 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 59,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 51,865 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,505 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,177 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 38,064 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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R334 FHT 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 76.9%.

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 R334 FHT, 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 R334 FHT registered?

R334 FHT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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