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R474 RWG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,962 mi
Last recorded131,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 RWG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2015 131,962 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 127,360 miles

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

o/s rear tyre on inside nearly on limmit

Pass 26 Jun 2013 124,398 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2012 120,255 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 115,541 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 109,491 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 102,834 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,896 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 88,232 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 82,195 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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R474 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R474 RWG, 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 R474 RWG?

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What year was R474 RWG registered?

R474 RWG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R474 RWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 RWG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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