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R708 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,977 mi
Last recorded145,977 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2011 145,977 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 133,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake fluid level low

engine light on

n/s/r outer sill damage

Fail 14 Oct 2009 133,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

brake fluid level low

engine light on

n/s/r outer sill damage

Pass 6 Sep 2008 125,560 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 120,915 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 105,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 91,907 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R708 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R708 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 R708 FFG registered?

R708 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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