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R562 VAJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,832 mi
Last recorded71,832 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 71,832 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2014 71,832 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 71,037 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,673 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 70,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 67,749 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,196 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 62,914 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 60,496 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 57,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 VAJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VAJ, 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 VAJ registered?

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

Is R562 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 VAJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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