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R573 DFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,599 mi
Last recorded110,599 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 DFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 110,599 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 110,599 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 107,746 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2013 126,647 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 122,691 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 122,691 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 114,505 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2011 114,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 104,700 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 97,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 91,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 85,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 75,732 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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R573 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R573 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 R573 DFG registered?

R573 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R573 DFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 DFG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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