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R582 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,326 mi
Last recorded102,326 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR582 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Mar 2013 102,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 99,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 95,293 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 91,648 miles

Wiper blades splitting.

Pass 20 Mar 2009 87,878 miles

Screw in near side rear tyre.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 84,534 miles

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

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 80,595 miles

Imbalance on rear brakes.

Slight play in steering rack.

Various brake pipes corroding.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 76,881 miles

both front tyres 2mm

both rear shockers weeping

hazard switch faulty

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R582 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R582 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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What year was R582 DFG registered?

R582 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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