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R460 VAU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,965 mi
Last recorded152,965 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 VAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2009 152,965 miles

Engine management light on

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 139,644 miles

radiator in very poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2009 139,164 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

radiator in very poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2008 124,328 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 124,328 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2007 112,674 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 112,672 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2006 99,752 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R460 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R460 VAU, 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 R460 VAU registered?

R460 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R460 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R460 VAU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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