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R587 ULP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 ULP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 97,648 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,835 miles

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

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Fail 18 Jan 2014 80,825 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 28 Jan 2013 78,453 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 75,090 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 70,744 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 66,321 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 66,319 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake master cylinder reservoir fluid level low

front bumper corner panel not fully secured at near side

Fail 23 Jan 2009 61,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre tread wearing at inner edge

Pass 23 Jan 2009 61,677 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

near side front tyre tread wearing at inner edge

Pass 1 Feb 2008 57,365 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 57,365 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,691 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 46,311 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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R587 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R587 ULP, 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 R587 ULP registered?

R587 ULP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R587 ULP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 ULP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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