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R53 HGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

100,348 mi
Last recorded100,348 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 HGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 100,348 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,189 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 92,302 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 87,032 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,091 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 77,219 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 68,590 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 58,138 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 47,304 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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R53 HGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R53 HGK, 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 R53 HGK registered?

R53 HGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R53 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R53 HGK shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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