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R517 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

169,130 mi
Last recorded169,130 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 169,130 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 163,062 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 163,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 156,950 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 156,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 150,801 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 143,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 143,272 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 138,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear b/pipe plastic covered

Pass 9 Sep 2010 138,472 miles

front to rear b/pipe plastic covered

Pass 8 Sep 2009 129,546 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 118,834 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 108,368 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2007 108,368 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 98,528 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 86,860 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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R517 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R517 DFG, 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 DFG registered?

R517 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R517 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 DFG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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