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R387 BTG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

131,918 mi
Last recorded131,918 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 BTG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2021 131,918 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 130,639 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 129,717 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 128,420 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 126,803 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 125,102 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 123,334 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 121,920 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 121,920 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 120,138 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 118,160 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 116,004 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Nov 2010 111,358 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear brake ovality

Fail 3 Nov 2010 111,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

advise rear brake ovality

Fail 4 Nov 2009 106,631 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

neardide front inner cv boot split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 106,631 miles

neardide front inner cv boot split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 101,787 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 97,364 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 93,432 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 89,366 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,366 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R387 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R387 BTG, 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 R387 BTG registered?

R387 BTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R387 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R387 BTG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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