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R246 GHR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,272 mi
Last recorded61,272 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 GHR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 61,272 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2009 59,828 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 56,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 52,674 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 52,673 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 May 2006 47,516 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 47,515 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R246 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc 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 R246 GHR, 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 R246 GHR registered?

R246 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R246 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R246 GHR 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.

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