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R362 VFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,285 mi
Last recorded92,285 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2012 92,285 miles

Both rear outer seats have child seats fitted therefore seatbelts not tested.

Exhaust system slightly deteriated.

Rear droplink lower balljoints have slight play.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 92,285 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear outer seats have child seats fitted, therefore seatbelts not tested.

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 83,338 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 79,975 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 75,772 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 69,455 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 64,147 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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R362 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R362 VFL, 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 R362 VFL registered?

R362 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R362 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 VFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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