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R508 RLY

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,035 mi
Last recorded78,035 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2015 78,035 miles

Play On NS Steering arm

Fail 17 Aug 2015 78,035 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Play On NS Steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,321 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 68,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,795 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 60,433 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 57,346 miles

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 4 Aug 2008 53,430 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 50,657 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 46,796 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 43,690 miles

BOTH rear tyres wear

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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R508 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R508 RLY, 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 R508 RLY registered?

R508 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R508 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 RLY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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