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R866 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,848 mi
Last recorded71,848 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Dec 2012 71,848 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,666 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 62,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside door mirror missing

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,385 miles

o/s front disc rusty

Pass 29 Nov 2006 55,642 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 51,250 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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R866 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 R866 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 R866 FFG registered?

R866 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R866 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R866 FFG shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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