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R167 VLU

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

178,752 mi
Last recorded178,752 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 VLU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2008 178,752 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 175,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 175,992 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 146,714 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 146,714 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 101,691 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 101,670 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R167 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R167 VLU, 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 R167 VLU registered?

R167 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R167 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 VLU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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