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R617 ABE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,697 mi
Last recorded108,697 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 ABE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 108,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,405 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 103,993 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 102,030 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 99,718 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 96,315 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 96,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 92,009 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 92,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 87,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 87,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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R617 ABE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R617 ABE, 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 R617 ABE registered?

R617 ABE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R617 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 ABE shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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