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R454 MCF

1997 Toyota Carina

White Lpg 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,489 mi
Last recorded136,489 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 MCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 136,489 miles

nearside front steering tie rod end has slight play

Fail 3 Jul 2013 117,575 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 117,575 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 95,263 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 69,936 miles

nearside front wiperblade split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,584 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,298 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 38,970 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 38,970 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,027 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 37,285 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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R454 MCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R454 MCF, 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

How do I check the history of R454 MCF?

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What year was R454 MCF registered?

R454 MCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R454 MCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R454 MCF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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