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R414 FCW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

106,987 mi
Last recorded106,987 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine light on

Fail 17 Aug 2012 106,983 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

engine light on

Pass 15 Aug 2011 100,040 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2011 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,880 miles

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

rear o/side tyre has a small cut on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2009 85,181 miles

Spare tyre defective

differant wheel rim fitted to o/s front

Fail 4 Aug 2009 84,713 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

differant wheel rim fitted to o/s front

Pass 13 Aug 2008 77,367 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s sill damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2007 69,956 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,053 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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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R414 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R414 FCW, 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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R414 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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