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R371 SBA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,857 mi
Last recorded143,857 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 SBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2008 143,857 miles

battery loose/off side wiper wearing/near side front tyre wearing /off side rear tyre wearing/off side rear drop link wearing/near side front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 12 Aug 2008 143,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose/off side wiper wearing/near side front tyre wearing /off side rear tyre wearing/off side rear drop link wearing/near side front bottom ball joint slight play

Fail 2 Aug 2007 137,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres getting low †off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 2 Aug 2007 137,054 miles

both front tyres getting low †off side rear tyre wearing low

Pass 14 Aug 2006 117,832 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 102,619 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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R371 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R371 SBA, 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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How do I check the history of R371 SBA?

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What year was R371 SBA registered?

R371 SBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R371 SBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 SBA shows 6 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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