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R513 RLY

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,493 mi
Last recorded75,493 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 75,493 miles

front and rear number plate cracked slightly

rear fog light switch worn slightly

Pass 2 Jan 2014 73,396 miles

front number plate cracked

middle section of exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside front headlamp glass chipped

offside front tyre has 2mm tread and wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 73,276 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front number plate cracked

middle section of exhaust blowing slightly

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

nearside rear tyre has 2mm tread and perishing

offside front tyre has 2mm tread bald on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2012 70,959 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,991 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 55,964 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 51,920 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 51,920 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 47,678 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 42,943 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 38,547 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 35,277 miles

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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R513 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R513 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 R513 RLY registered?

R513 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R513 RLY safe to buy?

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