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R594 OPC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,258 mi
Last recorded63,258 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR594 OPC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 63,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 63,258 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2014 63,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

registered as a total loss

Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,385 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 56,396 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 56,395 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 55,113 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 48,629 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 48,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 43,074 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 39,844 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 37,831 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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R594 OPC 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 66.7%.

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 R594 OPC, 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 R594 OPC registered?

R594 OPC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R594 OPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R594 OPC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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