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R436 FCW

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2021 122,085 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear anti roll bar D-bushes slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around

Fail 31 Aug 2021 122,085 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear anti roll bar D-bushes slight play

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around

Pass 18 Jul 2020 114,259 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all around (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 108,217 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 102,099 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2017 95,062 miles

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 86,355 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 77,693 miles

Fuel filler tube becoming corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 75,497 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,545 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,271 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 69,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2010 65,391 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 62,943 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,010 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 50,675 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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R436 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R436 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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What year was R436 FCW registered?

R436 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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