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R193 ABP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,273 mi
Last recorded169,273 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 ABP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2009 169,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 169,273 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 161,136 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 158,888 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 158,888 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 149,644 miles

n/s front head lamp cracked

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

rear brake pipes been greased and getting week at load senser valve

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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R193 ABP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R193 ABP, 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 R193 ABP registered?

R193 ABP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R193 ABP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 ABP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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