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R536 YBA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,355 mi
Last recorded126,355 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 YBA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 126,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 126,036 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 125,705 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 125,440 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,175 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 124,761 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,297 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,718 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 120,869 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 120,869 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 118,767 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 116,669 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 115,608 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 114,674 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 113,013 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 113,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 108,856 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 103,043 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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R536 YBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R536 YBA, 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 R536 YBA registered?

R536 YBA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R536 YBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 YBA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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