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R514 RLY

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

177,615 mi
Last recorded177,615 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2009 177,615 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 177,615 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 165,468 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 151,141 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 139,414 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 126,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 118,197 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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R514 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R514 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 R514 RLY registered?

R514 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R514 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R514 RLY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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