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R592 VTW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,133 mi
Last recorded135,133 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 VTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 135,133 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 125,514 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 117,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 107,125 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 96,092 miles

o/s/front wheel bearing have slight movement

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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R592 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R592 VTW, 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 R592 VTW registered?

R592 VTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R592 VTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R592 VTW shows 6 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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