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R462 YDA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,164 mi
Last recorded168,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2011 168,164 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 168,164 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 164,819 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2010 164,819 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 161,046 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 177,165 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 155,270 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 127,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 127,248 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (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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R462 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R462 YDA, 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 R462 YDA registered?

R462 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R462 YDA safe to buy?

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