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R375 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,407 mi
Last recorded104,407 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR375 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 104,407 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 104,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 99,505 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 99,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 94,717 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,481 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 72,561 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,253 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 56,104 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,545 miles

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

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight damage to n/s oor mirror

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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R375 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R375 DFG, 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 R375 DFG registered?

R375 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R375 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R375 DFG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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