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M8 RHO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,918 mi
Last recorded126,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM8 RHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2008 126,918 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 122,024 miles

N/S/R tyre slightly distorted

Pass 24 Feb 2006 116,208 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 116,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M8 RHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M8 RHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M8 RHO registered?

M8 RHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is M8 RHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M8 RHO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M8 RHO have outstanding finance?

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