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R495 HMR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,129 mi
Last recorded156,129 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 HMR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Oct 2010 156,129 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 147,639 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 139,321 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes !!!

Pass 25 Sep 2007 129,190 miles

slight corrosion on various brake pipes !!!!!!!

Pass 5 Oct 2006 119,147 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 109,071 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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R495 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R495 HMR, 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 R495 HMR registered?

R495 HMR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R495 HMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 HMR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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