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R374 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,379 mi
Last recorded135,379 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 135,379 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlight aim on lowest limits.

slight fluctuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wiper mechanisms poor/worn,

Fail 12 Nov 2011 135,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all engine fluid levels low including brake fluid.

nearside headlight aim on lowest limits.

slight fluctuating readings at rear brakes during rbt test.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wiper mechanisms poor/worn,

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,136 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 129,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2009 119,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 119,325 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges.

Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,598 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,598 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 100,390 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 100,171 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2006 89,250 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 89,250 miles

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R374 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R374 FUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R374 FUF registered?

R374 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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