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R534 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

62,796 mi
Last recorded62,796 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 62,796 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside subframe suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2026 62,794 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Underside subframe suspension (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 62,659 miles
Pass 19 May 2024 62,542 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 62,309 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 62,244 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 62,060 miles

undersills coroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 62,013 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 61,795 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 61,433 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 61,395 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,059 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2016 59,825 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 58,777 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,730 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

corrosion developing on underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Mar 2013 56,573 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 54,852 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 52,870 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 51,412 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,485 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,202 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 44,919 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 43,519 miles

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

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

all brake pipes greased

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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R534 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R534 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.

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What year was R534 EUF registered?

R534 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R534 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 EUF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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