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R547 LHC

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,603 mi
Last recorded105,603 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 LHC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,603 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,603 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,202 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 181,269 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both side steering rack have play

Pass 21 Aug 2008 181,270 miles

both side steering rack have play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 175,012 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 144,488 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Front Wiper Blades Smearing

Pass 29 Aug 2006 112,072 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 112,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 108,937 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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R547 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R547 LHC, 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 R547 LHC registered?

R547 LHC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R547 LHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R547 LHC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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