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R273 KKV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,513 mi
Last recorded70,513 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 KKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Nov 2007 70,513 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 66,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 63,982 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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R273 KKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R273 KKV, 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 R273 KKV registered?

R273 KKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R273 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R273 KKV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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