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R430 EFW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,029 mi
Last recorded106,029 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 EFW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 106,029 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 105,559 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,144 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 104,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 104,704 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,175 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,722 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 101,738 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 101,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 100,456 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear sill area on both sides (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,236 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck very rusty

Pass 24 Jul 2014 96,624 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck very rusty

Fail 24 Jul 2014 96,624 miles

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

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

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

fuel filler neck very rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2013 95,074 miles

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

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

front wiper linkage movement in linkage arm

Pass 17 Jul 2012 93,059 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 89,989 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 86,944 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 81,787 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 76,612 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 76,612 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,962 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 65,562 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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R430 EFW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R430 EFW, 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 R430 EFW registered?

R430 EFW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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