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R386 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,813 mi
Last recorded161,813 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2014 161,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear fuel pipe corroded

oil leaks

slight play offside steering

Pass 23 Sep 2013 155,728 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

general underbody and suspension corrosion

nearside rear tyre nailed

rear tyres worn inner edges

small chip in windscreen

Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,188 miles

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

Fail 28 Sep 2012 149,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

oil leaks

Pass 21 Sep 2011 142,724 miles

knock front suspension

oil leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2010 135,211 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 125,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack offside and nearside

Fail 7 Oct 2009 125,985 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack offside and nearside

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,398 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 104,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 93,842 miles

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

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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R386 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R386 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 R386 FUF registered?

R386 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R386 FUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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