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R142 VOY

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,868 mi
Last recorded96,868 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 VOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 96,868 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 88,744 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 88,744 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 77,223 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 77,223 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,180 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 73,619 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 72,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 71,322 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,530 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 63,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,757 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 57,278 miles

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

engine check lamp illuminated

nearside front wiper not fully contacting windscreen

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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R142 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R142 VOY, 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 R142 VOY registered?

R142 VOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R142 VOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R142 VOY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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