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R377 OAU

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2009
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,566 mi
Last recorded102,566 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 OAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2008 102,566 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 102,566 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 86,682 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 86,682 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 85,130 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 5 Oct 2006 76,490 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 76,489 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 75,933 miles

ADVISE OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW/ ADVISE TRACKING CHECK/

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 68,426 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 68,426 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

advise rear number plate cracked. †

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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R377 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R377 OAU, 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 R377 OAU registered?

R377 OAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R377 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 OAU shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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