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R363 OPS

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,923 mi
Last recorded85,923 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 OPS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2010 85,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,974 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 83,351 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 81,250 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 79,001 miles

front down pipe slightly blowing emissions ok.

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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R363 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R363 OPS, 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 R363 OPS registered?

R363 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R363 OPS safe to buy?

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