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R346 AMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,440 mi
Last recorded48,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 AMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 48,440 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 48,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 43,691 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2014 43,682 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 38,892 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 344,449 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 29,526 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 29,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 25,477 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 20,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 20,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 13,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,538 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 1,028 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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R346 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R346 AMB, 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 R346 AMB registered?

R346 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R346 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R346 AMB shows 14 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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