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R477 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

130,238 mi
Last recorded130,238 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,238 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 125,926 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 125,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,318 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 112,958 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 102,199 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 93,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 86,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 77,117 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,707 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 75,908 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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R477 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R477 EUF, 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

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What year was R477 EUF registered?

R477 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R477 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 EUF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R477 EUF have outstanding finance?

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