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R64 YFU

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,503 mi
Last recorded207,503 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 207,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 192,658 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 185,851 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

petrol filler pipe croded

slight play stering arm jonts near side and off side

Pass 30 Jul 2008 170,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 162,517 miles

engine noisy

Pass 4 Apr 2006 148,773 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 148,138 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2005 1,587 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 1,587 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 135,246 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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R64 YFU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R64 YFU, 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 R64 YFU registered?

R64 YFU is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R64 YFU safe to buy?

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