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R530 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,996 mi
Last recorded154,996 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2009 154,996 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 154,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 148,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 137,747 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 121,905 miles

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

floor pan off-side rear (out-side prescribed area) damaged/split

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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R530 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R530 EUF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R530 EUF registered?

R530 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R530 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 EUF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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