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R627 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,721 mi
Last recorded102,721 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR627 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,721 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 102,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 102,149 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 102,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,050 miles

Nearside Rear Light Unit Damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2012 95,655 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,334 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 92,192 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 92,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,745 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s headlamp fixing broken, unit not insecure

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2007 86,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 81,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 81,074 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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R627 LBC 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 71.4%.

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 R627 LBC, 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 R627 LBC registered?

R627 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R627 LBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R627 LBC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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