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R193 CBM

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,497 mi
Last recorded164,497 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 CBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2008 164,497 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 164,497 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 154,380 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 154,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 145,320 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 145,314 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CBM, 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 CBM registered?

R193 CBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R193 CBM safe to buy?

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