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R434 FBX

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,021 mi
Last recorded123,021 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 FBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 123,021 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2009 123,021 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,710 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,676 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 117,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 106,902 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 106,902 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2006 92,610 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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R434 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R434 FBX, 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 R434 FBX registered?

R434 FBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R434 FBX safe to buy?

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