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R49 BAE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

209,337 mi
Last recorded209,337 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 BAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2008 209,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2007 196,205 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 181,269 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 170,423 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 165,151 miles

bonnet requires attention

Pass 1 Nov 2005 153,099 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2005 153,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R49 BAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R49 BAE, 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 R49 BAE registered?

R49 BAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R49 BAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 BAE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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