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R361 VFL

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,368 mi
Last recorded102,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 VFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,368 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise brake pipes corroded

advise rera no plate

advise some imbalance on front brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2011 97,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

imbalance on parking brake

imbalance on service brake

n/s/f indicator unit

n/s/r indicator unit

Pass 16 Jun 2010 92,005 miles

advise front number plate.

advise n/s/f indicator light unit.

advise n/s/r light unit.

slight imbalance on front service brake.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,674 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 81,216 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 81,216 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 69,467 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 61,930 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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R361 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R361 VFL, 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 R361 VFL registered?

R361 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R361 VFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 VFL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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