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R512 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 92,282 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 92,282 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 May 2009 88,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 May 2009 88,940 miles

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

Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Apr 2008 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 6 Feb 2007 78,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 78,997 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 73,598 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 73,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R512 LBC, 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 LBC registered?

R512 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R512 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 LBC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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