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R54 TKK

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,660 mi
Last recorded62,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 TKK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 62,660 miles

Eml on

Pass 20 Jun 2014 61,887 miles

Engine management light on.

Front bumper insecure

Rear end damage - no sharp edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,892 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

accident damage at rear boot area but no sharp edges.

engine menagment light staying ON

Pass 2 Jul 2012 60,218 miles

Accident damage to rear boot area but no sharp edges

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2011 58,980 miles

Damage to tailgate & rear bumper.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 57,781 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,781 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 56,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 53,160 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

damage to tail gate

nearside door mirror caseing cover is missing

Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 46,610 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 46,610 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R54 TKK 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 83.3%.

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 R54 TKK, 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 R54 TKK registered?

R54 TKK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R54 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R54 TKK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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