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R54 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,306 mi
Last recorded118,306 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2013 118,306 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front to rear main brake pipes corroded

Both rear link brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres slightly worn and cracking

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

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,306 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both front to rear main brake pipes corroded

Both rear link brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear tyres slightly worn and cracking

Front to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

Offside front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2012 115,675 miles

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Both front brake flexis corroded

Both rear tyres worn and cracking

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

Front brake pads worn

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 16 Jul 2012 115,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front brake discs worn slightly

Both front brake flexis corroded

Both rear tyres worn and cracking

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

Front brake pads worn

Fuel tank breather pipe corroded

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Apr 2011 112,072 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear tyres cracking

Slight leak from nearside cv gaiter

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2009 100,656 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 89,906 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 80,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 80,226 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,411 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 58,837 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2005 58,830 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)

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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R54 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R54 FFG, 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 R54 FFG registered?

R54 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R54 FFG safe to buy?

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