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R440 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,319 mi
Last recorded116,319 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,319 miles

Nearside Front brake hose flexi deteriorated. slight cut not deep.

Offside Front steering arm play inside rack boot.

all rear axle brake pipes coroded, covered in grease.

exhaust leak.

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 28 May 2019 114,822 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded.

offside front steering arm slight play.

offside rear anti roll bar link slight play,

Pass 17 Apr 2018 112,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2017 107,111 miles

all welding covered by substance unable to check properly-service and parking brake passed on limit-brake pipes surface rust

fuel filler neck corroded-o/s/r tyre on limit-all inner wheel arches corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-nail in o/s/f tyre-steering rack play

Fail 8 May 2017 107,111 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rears (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch holed, complete (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed and distorted (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel filler neck corroded-o/s/r tyre on limit-all inner wheel arches corroded-x2 inner and outer sills corroded-nail in o/s/f tyre-steering rack play

Pass 9 Aug 2013 97,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Aug 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012
Pass 28 Jul 2011 84,749 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel pipes corroded

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 76,836 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 76,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit and bald on outer edge

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 15 Jul 2008 66,535 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 66,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 61,498 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,167 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 56,047 miles

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

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

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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R440 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R440 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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R440 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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