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P639 RGS

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,922 mi
Last recorded136,922 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 RGS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 136,922 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,850 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on innerv edges

wear in both sides of rack (rack ends)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 129,999 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 126,274 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 123,181 miles

rear brake pipes corr

Fail 11 Nov 2008 123,172 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pipes corr

Pass 2 Nov 2007 118,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 113,703 miles

corrosion to o/s/r brake pipe

play in rear roll bar d bushes

wear in steering rack

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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P639 RGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P639 RGS, 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 P639 RGS registered?

P639 RGS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P639 RGS safe to buy?

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