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R562 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,198 mi
Last recorded118,198 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 118,198 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,180 miles

Engine warning light on.

Feul pipe at filler neck corroded, under body fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 118,180 miles

Engine warning light on.

Feul pipe at filler neck corroded, under body fuel pipes corroded.

Fail 29 Nov 2011 118,076 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine warning light on.

Fuel pipe under body corroded , filler neck pipes corroded.

Offside wiper blade split.

Pass 8 Dec 2010 109,613 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 105,246 miles

Movement in wiper mechanism.

Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,187 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Movement in wiper mechanism.

Pass 8 Dec 2008 97,672 miles

Movement in nearside rear antiroll bar "D" bush.

Movement in wiper mechanism.

Pass 21 Feb 2008 91,383 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 75,567 miles

Movement in wiper spindel.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,311 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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R562 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R562 DFG, 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 R562 DFG registered?

R562 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R562 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 DFG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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