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R184 FCD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,848 mi
Last recorded116,848 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 FCD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 116,848 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 116,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 113,340 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 110,178 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 110,176 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,658 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 94,542 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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R184 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R184 FCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R184 FCD?

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What year was R184 FCD registered?

R184 FCD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R184 FCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R184 FCD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R184 FCD have outstanding finance?

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