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R353 FKN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,867 mi
Last recorded180,867 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 FKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2014 180,867 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2014 180,867 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 169,618 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 161,537 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 158,504 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 158,504 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

near side front tyre is wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2011 151,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Jan 2011 151,281 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 140,864 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 131,758 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 123,192 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 123,192 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2007 115,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2007 115,968 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 107,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 107,637 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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R353 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R353 FKN, 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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R353 FKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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