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R517 APW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,711 mi
Last recorded109,711 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 APW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 109,711 miles

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

offside rear door cannot be opened from inside or outside the vehicle

Pass 13 Nov 2010 92,909 miles

1.rear number plate becomming deteriated 2.off side rear tyre becomming perrished in tread 3.off side rear steel brake pipes becomming corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 71,496 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 71,496 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,616 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 65,530 miles

Offside Front 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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R517 APW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 R517 APW, 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 R517 APW registered?

R517 APW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R517 APW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 APW 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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