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R546 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2015 89,580 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 89,580 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 79,662 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,662 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 76,615 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 73,082 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 73,082 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 69,260 miles

nearside rear tyre side walls in poor condition

offside rear tyre worn very low on inner edge (stepped tread pattern)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,995 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 62,457 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge & outer side wall poor condition

Fail 8 Jan 2009 62,457 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge & outer side wall poor condition

Fail 10 Jan 2008 57,937 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 57,937 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,108 miles

engine management light is on

n/s/r brake has slight binding †

Pass 10 Jan 2006 48,631 miles

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

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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R546 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R546 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 R546 EUF registered?

R546 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R546 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 EUF shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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