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R368 URK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,542 mi
Last recorded144,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 URK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 144,542 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 142,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear light lenses damaged

Fail 21 Jan 2017 142,403 miles

Oil leak

Rear light lenses damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 141,030 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Inner Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Outer Light lens damaged

Pass 24 Jan 2015 139,086 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2014 136,387 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 136,387 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 134,224 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 134,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 131,826 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2011 128,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 128,576 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 125,517 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 125,517 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 119,049 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 119,039 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 111,317 miles

Front brake imbalance on 25% limit.

Pass 8 Jul 2006 95,149 miles

N/SIDE FRONT SIDE LIGHT DIM

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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R368 URK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R368 URK, 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 R368 URK registered?

R368 URK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R368 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 URK shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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