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R171 EUB

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,195 mi
Last recorded97,195 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 EUB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 97,195 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

signs of fuel under vehicle, no obvious leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2011 97,195 miles

signs of fuel under vehicle, no obvious leaks

Pass 21 Aug 2010 68,467 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 68,467 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 61,318 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 58,963 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 55,713 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,439 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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R171 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel 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 R171 EUB, 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 R171 EUB registered?

R171 EUB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R171 EUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 EUB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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