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R484 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,143 mi
Last recorded188,143 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 188,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 183,656 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2016 178,036 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 170,907 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 164,353 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 159,295 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 159,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 154,360 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 146,443 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 134,396 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 122,376 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 108,228 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 107,652 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 92,892 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 87,878 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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R484 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R484 FFG, 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 R484 FFG registered?

R484 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R484 FFG safe to buy?

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