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R56 XOO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,904 mi
Last recorded80,904 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 XOO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 80,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 72,649 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 63,805 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 46,548 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 46,548 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Battery insecure

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,926 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,926 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 42,885 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,666 miles

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 15 Sep 2006 35,704 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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R56 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 R56 XOO, 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 R56 XOO registered?

R56 XOO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R56 XOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R56 XOO 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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