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R566 MDV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,358 mi
Last recorded80,358 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 MDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,358 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 75,422 miles

various brake pipes furring

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

Fail 9 Aug 2007 75,422 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front number plate cracked

offside rear tyre worn raised tread area

parts of exhaust system rusting

stonechips to windscreen

various brake pipes furring

Pass 8 Aug 2006 61,971 miles

front tyres low and os worn on raised tread, †rear b/pipes starting to rust

Fail 8 Aug 2006 61,971 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front tyres low and os worn on raised tread, †rear b/pipes starting to rust

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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R566 MDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R566 MDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R566 MDV registered?

R566 MDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R566 MDV safe to buy?

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