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R404 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,662 mi
Last recorded105,662 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR404 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 105,662 miles

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside rack joint sligt play

Fail 1 Dec 2008 105,662 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre low on edge

offside rack joint sligt play

Fail 8 Oct 2007 101,076 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 101,076 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 90,102 miles

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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R404 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R404 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R404 FUF?

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What year was R404 FUF registered?

R404 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R404 FUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R404 FUF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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