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R395 AMB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,625 mi
Last recorded105,625 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 AMB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 105,625 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Fail 23 Jan 2018 105,616 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1st silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewall Perishing

Pass 23 Jan 2017 100,846 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,793 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 96,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 91,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,397 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 80,567 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 75,658 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 75,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 70,663 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)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,786 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,402 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 51,691 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 46,312 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 46,312 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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R395 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R395 AMB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R395 AMB registered?

R395 AMB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R395 AMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R395 AMB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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