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R381 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,892 mi
Last recorded103,892 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2011 103,892 miles

Advise rear cross member rusty.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 103,892 miles

Advise rear cross member rusty.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 103,440 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 103,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 101,588 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 100,071 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 98,820 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 98,812 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 96,323 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 96,323 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

o/s headlamp glass pinhole/chipped

o/s wiper blade rubber showing signs of deterioration

rear number plate showing signs of deterioration

Pass 28 Jul 2005 86,569 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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R381 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R381 FUF, 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 R381 FUF registered?

R381 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R381 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 FUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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