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R537 YKP

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,037 mi
Last recorded97,037 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 YKP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 97,037 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front drivshaft corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 96,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

nearside & offside rear lenses cracked

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge & minor cut to outer sidewall

nearside indicator side repeater lens broken

Pass 13 Aug 2013 95,108 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear light unit damaged

Pass 24 Aug 2012 89,757 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside rear lens cracked

slight play in o/s steering rack inner track rod joint

Pass 23 Aug 2011 84,716 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack track rod(drumstick)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 79,385 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,087 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 66,640 miles

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

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

front wiper blades need att

n/s/r tyre close to wear limlter

o/s/r tyre close to wear limiter

Pass 23 Aug 2007 60,684 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 54,276 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 12 Aug 2006 54,246 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre cracking

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2005 47,954 miles

o/s/r shock absorber damp

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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R537 YKP 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 R537 YKP, 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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R537 YKP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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