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R425 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,502 mi
Last recorded134,502 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2013 134,502 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S head lamp insecure.

Oil leak!

Pass 4 Aug 2012 129,967 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2011 123,116 miles

Front section of exhaust leaking.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 123,116 miles

Front section of exhaust leaking.

Pass 16 Jul 2010 117,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 117,135 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front section of exhaust leaking.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 111,332 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 111,326 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 105,193 miles

Struggled to get through emissions test.

Fail 19 Jul 2008 105,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Struggled to get through emissions test.

Fail 9 Aug 2007 98,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 98,135 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 97,927 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

KAT RATTLING LOOSE IN CASING==FR WISH REAR BUSHEDS PERISHING==RAD FINS FELL, OUT==BR FLUID SLIGHTLY LOW==OS WIPER VHITS BONNET==

Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,160 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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R425 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R425 DFG, 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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R425 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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