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R380 VVW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,619 mi
Last recorded93,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 VVW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 93,619 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind

both rear tyres in poor condition.

Pass 13 Jul 2016 92,643 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 91,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 89,263 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,628 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012
Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,788 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 87,785 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 87,423 miles

o/s front tyre worn to 1.6mm

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,886 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 86,883 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,395 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 81,284 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 72,918 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 72,918 miles

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

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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R380 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R380 VVW, 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 R380 VVW registered?

R380 VVW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R380 VVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 VVW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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