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R512 GBR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

245,226 mi
Last recorded245,226 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 GBR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 245,226 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 245,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 231,150 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 216,789 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 205,933 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 187,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 175,311 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 158,527 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 144,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 132,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R512 GBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R512 GBR, 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 R512 GBR registered?

R512 GBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R512 GBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 GBR shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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