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M165 DRK

1999 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,470 mi
Last recorded106,470 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1999 Toyota Carina146,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM165 DRK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 106,470 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 106,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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M165 DRK is a 1999 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 146,456 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 M165 DRK, 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 27 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M165 DRK registered?

M165 DRK is a 1999 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 July 1999.

Is M165 DRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M165 DRK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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