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R471 KSS

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,485 mi
Last recorded38,485 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 KSS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 38,485 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 38,485 miles

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

All tyre treads on 3mm

Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,027 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 64,303 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 64,303 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,730 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 56,724 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R471 KSS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R471 KSS, 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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How do I check the history of R471 KSS?

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What year was R471 KSS registered?

R471 KSS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R471 KSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 KSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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