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R562 UYB

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 UYB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 85,080 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 85,080 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,609 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,609 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 82,407 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 81,279 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 81,278 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 79,292 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 79,292 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 76,316 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 76,316 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 74,479 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 72,273 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 72,273 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 70,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 70,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,876 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 67,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2006 64,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 64,889 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 UYB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R562 UYB, 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 UYB registered?

R562 UYB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R562 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 UYB shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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