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R336 FHT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

273,876 mi
Last recorded273,876 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 FHT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 273,876 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 270,008 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 268,233 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 243,545 miles

central stp light not working but advise from driver that it had been disconnected

front brake pads starting to get low

slight corrosen to rear metal brake pipes

slight dampness on o/s of steering rack

slight perrishing to both lower wishbone bushes

slight play in both rear antiroll bar "D" bushes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2006 239,122 miles

Fitted number plate lamp bulb at vts

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake rise and fall could be better

Pass 5 Oct 2005 230,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 230,632 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

n/s/f rack gaiter is coverted in oil

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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R336 FHT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R336 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 R336 FHT registered?

R336 FHT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R336 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R336 FHT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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