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R168 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,411 mi
Last recorded175,411 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 175,411 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 162,674 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 146,325 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 131,798 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 121,058 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 121,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 112,342 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 104,440 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 104,435 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,362 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 86,591 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 81,461 miles

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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R168 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red 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 R168 DFG, 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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R168 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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