MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight n/s/r and o/s/r brake judder
slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight n/s/r and o/s/r brake judder
slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper bushes has slight play
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front wiper bushes has slight play
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R479 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon 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 R479 HFH, 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 R479 HFH registered?
R479 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 November 1997.
Is R479 HFH safe to buy?
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