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R344 SBA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

124,028 mi
Last recorded124,028 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 SBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 124,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 121,873 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 119,097 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,687 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 113,791 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 110,748 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 106,862 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,542 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 99,363 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 99,352 miles

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,871 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 91,714 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 87,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,045 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 77,802 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 72,595 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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R344 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R344 SBA, 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

How do I check the history of R344 SBA?

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What year was R344 SBA registered?

R344 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R344 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 SBA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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