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M13 REN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,783 mi
Last recorded167,783 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM13 REN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2006 167,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2005 160,484 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 160,484 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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M13 REN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M13 REN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M13 REN registered?

M13 REN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is M13 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for M13 REN shows 3 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.

Does M13 REN have outstanding finance?

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