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R389 TKY

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,242 mi
Last recorded72,242 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 TKY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 16 Dec 2020 72,242 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 71,934 miles

engine check light on dash

Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,511 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 70,915 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2016 70,541 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2015 70,428 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,121 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2013 69,538 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,874 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,397 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 67,930 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Dec 2009 67,256 miles

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 29 Dec 2008 66,491 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 66,082 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 65,709 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006

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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R389 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R389 TKY, 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 R389 TKY registered?

R389 TKY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R389 TKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 TKY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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