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R86 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,929 mi
Last recorded179,929 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 179,929 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 179,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Front number plate damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 194,372 miles

front bumper insecure = o/s/r light unit cracked = excessive engine oil leak = front tyres different size to rear = n/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2mm = some play both front inner rack ends

Fail 19 Aug 2011 194,370 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

front bumper insecure = o/s/r light unit cracked = excessive engine oil leak = front tyres different size to rear = n/s/f tyre very close to limit aprx 2mm = some play both front inner rack ends

Pass 30 Jun 2010 147,896 miles

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

exhaust fouling bodywork

idle speed high

play in both sides of steering rack

Fail 30 Jun 2010 147,895 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust fouling bodywork

idle speed high

play in both sides of steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 130,609 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 130,607 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

clutch slipping nearly no drive engine oil leak slight play o/s/f inner rack end slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jun 2008 120,239 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 120,238 miles

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

front discs rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2006 105,113 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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R86 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R86 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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R86 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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