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R139 ABD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,368 mi
Last recorded148,368 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR139 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 148,368 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 144,702 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 134,822 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 134,468 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side door mirror broken.

Pass 3 May 2007 115,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 96,451 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 96,451 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

fuel cap temary fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2006 81,438 miles

nearside rear light lens cover damaged

offside rear shock absorber damp

stone chips in swept zone of windscreen

temperary fuel cap fitted

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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R139 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R139 ABD, 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 R139 ABD registered?

R139 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R139 ABD safe to buy?

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