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R461 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,762 mi
Last recorded213,762 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2010 213,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 213,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 167,691 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 139,262 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2007 139,202 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 129,965 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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R461 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R461 DFG, 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 R461 DFG registered?

R461 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R461 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 DFG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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