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R578 RLY

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,377 mi
Last recorded99,377 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 RLY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 99,377 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 99,377 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 98,658 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 97,349 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,192 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,249 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 88,224 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 88,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 83,372 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 82,785 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 80,363 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 80,363 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 79,099 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 79,099 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 77,105 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 77,105 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)

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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R578 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R578 RLY, 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 R578 RLY registered?

R578 RLY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R578 RLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 RLY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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