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R276 KKV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,621 mi
Last recorded99,621 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 KKV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 99,621 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 97,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 93,217 miles

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

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

O/S/F Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge Possibly Caused By The Tracking

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 93,217 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre Tread Low On Outer Edge Possibly Caused By The Tracking

Pass 1 May 2010 86,333 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Number Plate Slightly Deteriorated

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

Pass 11 May 2009 82,525 miles

coil springs corroded,cracks in windsreen

Fail 8 May 2008 77,149 miles

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

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 8 May 2008 77,149 miles

brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2007 68,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 58,360 miles

brake pipes starting to corrode

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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R276 KKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R276 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.

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What year was R276 KKV registered?

R276 KKV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R276 KKV safe to buy?

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