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R533 UOY

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,349 mi
Last recorded48,349 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 UOY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 48,349 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 48,345 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,801 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 44,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on fuel/brake pipes

front wipers spondles slight play/o/s/f catching on bonnet

n/s/f slight road wheel play

o/s/f seat belt buckle slightly sticking

Pass 29 Aug 2013 43,576 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 41,825 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,177 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,777 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 37,663 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 35,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,603 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 31,450 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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R533 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R533 UOY, 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 R533 UOY registered?

R533 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R533 UOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 UOY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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