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R421 VFL

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 87,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 56,549 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 42,249 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 42,138 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 41,845 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 41,010 miles

Front tyres perishing and cracking.

Nearside Front lower arm back bush perished and cracking.

Offside Front brake flexi hose slightly perished.

Offside Front lower arm back bush slightly perished.

Pass 11 Jul 2019 40,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 39,014 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 39,012 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,122 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

winter tyres fitted on rear axle only

Fail 25 Jul 2017 38,122 miles

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly when rotated by hand

winter tyres fitted on rear axle only

Pass 20 Jul 2016 37,046 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 36,037 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 35,010 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 34,026 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,071 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 32,059 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 31,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 29,089 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 28,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 27,118 miles

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

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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R421 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R421 VFL, 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 R421 VFL registered?

R421 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R421 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R421 VFL shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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