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R349 AMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,433 mi
Last recorded93,433 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 AMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel has slight play

Pass 15 Apr 2014 85,041 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Mar 2013 77,953 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play felt in steering rack at nearside front road wheel

play felt in steering rack at offside front road wheel

Fail 22 Mar 2013 77,953 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

play felt in steering rack at nearside front road wheel

play felt in steering rack at offside front road wheel

Pass 3 Oct 2011 66,576 miles

light corrosion on front brake discs inner faces

Pass 24 Sep 2010 59,743 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 59,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 48,968 miles

Slight corrosion to inner edges of front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2008 39,561 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 28,754 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 25,274 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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R349 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R349 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 R349 AMB registered?

R349 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R349 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 AMB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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