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R376 JFD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,473 mi
Last recorded52,473 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 JFD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,473 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,481 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,664 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Fail 17 Aug 2011 43,662 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 23 Aug 2010 42,808 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriation

Pass 13 Aug 2009 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 41,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 39,372 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 39,372 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 38,265 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 35,973 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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R376 JFD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R376 JFD, 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 R376 JFD registered?

R376 JFD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R376 JFD safe to buy?

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