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R184 KWR

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,405 mi
Last recorded134,405 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR184 KWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 134,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 129,359 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,249 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 117,912 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 114,560 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 111,670 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 109,800 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside windscreen wiper arm touching bonnet.

Offside windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Offside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.

Offside windscreen wiper arm touching bonnet.

Offside windscreen wiper smearing screen slightly.

Fail 2 Aug 2010 104,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 104,048 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,316 miles

Front tyres low and wearing inner edges.

Rear tyres almost on legal limit and wearing outer edges.

Slight play in nearside front lower ball joint.

Pass 30 Jan 2008 88,517 miles

Both rear tyres wearing outer edges,recommend 4-wheel alignment check.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 80,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 76,029 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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R184 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWR, 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 R184 KWR registered?

R184 KWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R184 KWR safe to buy?

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