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R546 GHR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2013
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,724 mi
Last recorded244,724 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 244,724 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 234,834 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2011 224,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 224,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 217,350 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 206,241 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 206,241 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 195,831 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 184,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 171,573 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 157,371 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 144,527 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 144,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 137,402 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 120,900 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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R546 GHR 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 80%.

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 R546 GHR, 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 GHR registered?

R546 GHR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R546 GHR safe to buy?

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