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R768 FBR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,910 mi
Last recorded117,910 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 FBR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,910 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ADVISE SPARE TYRE ILLEGAL. †ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK. †ADVISE O.S.F TYRE AT 1.9MM OF TREAD LEFT. †ADVISE SLIGHT BLOW IN EXHAUST SYSTEM.

Pass 15 Dec 2005 97,664 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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R768 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R768 FBR, 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 R768 FBR registered?

R768 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R768 FBR safe to buy?

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