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R620 OBF

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,096 mi
Last recorded88,096 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 OBF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 88,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 84,182 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 79,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 73,091 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 68,472 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 May 2009 68,472 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 104,027 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 95,699 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 95,684 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 May 2006 86,986 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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R620 OBF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R620 OBF, 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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How do I check the history of R620 OBF?

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What year was R620 OBF registered?

R620 OBF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R620 OBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 OBF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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