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R52 EFM

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,201 mi
Last recorded111,201 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 EFM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 111,201 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 111,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 102,710 miles

Nearside Rear s /absorber leaking oil

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 87,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 70,058 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 66,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 58,278 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 58,278 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2011 54,982 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

slight distorsion front brake discs

slight exhaust blow centre box

Fail 14 Mar 2011 54,982 miles

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

front brake pads starting to get low

slight distorsion front brake discs

slight exhaust blow centre box

Pass 8 Mar 2010 51,581 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 48,624 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 45,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,424 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,566 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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R52 EFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 R52 EFM, 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 R52 EFM registered?

R52 EFM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R52 EFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R52 EFM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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