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R245 BDL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,000 mi
Last recorded122,000 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 BDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 122,000 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 120,102 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 109,343 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 103,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 97,506 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 91,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 86,112 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 86,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,653 miles

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 31 Aug 2006 69,906 miles

Feint scratches on windscreen

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2005 61,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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R245 BDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R245 BDL, 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

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What year was R245 BDL registered?

R245 BDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R245 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 BDL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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