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R626 FCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

159,188 mi
Last recorded159,188 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2017 159,188 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 159,188 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 155,844 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 152,611 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 148,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 141,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 134,770 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 126,207 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 118,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre,Tread Area Is Starting To Split (175/70 R14 84H).

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 109,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 100,505 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 92,463 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 85,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,185 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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R626 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R626 FCW, 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 R626 FCW registered?

R626 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R626 FCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 FCW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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