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R617 MGM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,847 mi
Last recorded110,847 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Apr 2014 110,847 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fuel pipe slightly corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 106,254 miles

Oil leak

coolent slightly low

Pass 16 Apr 2012 103,344 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 99,293 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 92,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Apr 2009 86,279 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

osf outer cv gaitor starting to perish.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 80,135 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,090 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 70,684 miles

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

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

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 MGM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MGM, 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 MGM registered?

R617 MGM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R617 MGM safe to buy?

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