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R386 FCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

120,846 mi
Last recorded120,846 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 120,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 115,025 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,098 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 109,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 102,748 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 94,995 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,531 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 82,108 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 73,837 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning lamp missing

Pass 10 Jun 2014 65,504 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,005 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 61,017 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 57,281 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 54,006 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,481 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 48,843 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 46,354 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 45,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 45,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 43,477 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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R386 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R386 FCW, 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 R386 FCW registered?

R386 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R386 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 FCW shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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