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R491 HFH

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,825 mi
Last recorded82,825 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR491 HFH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 82,825 miles

Petrol Flap Missing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 76,348 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,271 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 73,271 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,289 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 67,985 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 62,421 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 57,740 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 52,387 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 52,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 47,909 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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R491 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R491 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 R491 HFH registered?

R491 HFH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R491 HFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R491 HFH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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