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R370 BDL

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,980 mi
Last recorded121,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 BDL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 121,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,980 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 109,493 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 107,485 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

both front side lights dim

Pass 23 Jun 2015 103,518 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 96,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 85,534 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 81,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 77,455 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 74,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 74,392 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 69,401 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,745 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 56,814 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 56,814 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,361 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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R370 BDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R370 BDL, 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 R370 BDL registered?

R370 BDL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R370 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R370 BDL shows 16 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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