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R765 FVT

1997 Toyota Carina E

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,525 mi
Last recorded125,525 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2012 125,525 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 125,525 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 122,365 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 118,954 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 114,943 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 114,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 114,740 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 114,731 miles

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

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

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

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

slight freeplay in rack

Fail 29 May 2007 11,240 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2007 11,240 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 107,948 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 103,215 miles

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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R765 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Maroon with a 1,587cc 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 R765 FVT, 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 R765 FVT registered?

R765 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R765 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R765 FVT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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