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R477 RBM

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR477 RBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,272 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,246 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2015 63,714 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2015 63,713 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 61,335 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing and cracking

Fail 10 Jul 2014 61,335 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing and cracking

Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,235 miles

offside outer sill corroding

Pass 19 Jul 2012 55,480 miles

damage to bodywork of vehicle

front brake pads appear to be wearing low

off side outer sill area rusty and weak

Pass 8 Jul 2011 52,139 miles

near side front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,191 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 46,268 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 43,426 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,432 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 40,432 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

serious oil leak from area of oil cooler

Pass 21 Jul 2006 38,080 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,919 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 RBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RBM, 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 R477 RBM registered?

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

Is R477 RBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R477 RBM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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