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R510 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

140,791 mi
Last recorded140,791 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR510 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 140,791 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

damage to nearside rear wing

emmissions failed first fast idle

hole i nearside headlight lens

nearside rear tyre worn

offside seat back worn through on outer edge

rear wiper rubber torn

transmission oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2008 99,999 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

buckle to nearside rear outer wheel rim

catalitic converter rattling noise

emmisions needs investigating fast idle failed

front number plate cracked

offside front seat back worn through on outer edge

play to nearside and offside front steering trackrod inner balljoints

stonehole in nearside headlight glass

Fail 25 Mar 2008 99,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

buckle to nearside rear outer wheel rim

catalitic converter rattling noise

emmisions needs investigating fast idle failed

front number plate cracked

offside front seat back worn through on outer edge

play to nearside and offside front steering trackrod inner balljoints

stonehole in nearside headlight glass

Pass 5 Apr 2007 84,894 miles

rear brake pipe fitting

Fail 31 Mar 2007 84,829 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2006 80,585 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 80,585 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R510 DFG 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 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R510 DFG, 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 R510 DFG registered?

R510 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R510 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R510 DFG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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