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R319 MRX

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,922 mi
Last recorded183,922 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 MRX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 183,922 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 183,922 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 175,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2007 175,517 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 163,910 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 163,910 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 150,576 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 150,576 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2006 139,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 139,878 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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R319 MRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R319 MRX, 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 R319 MRX registered?

R319 MRX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R319 MRX safe to buy?

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