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R629 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,673 mi
Last recorded197,673 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2011 197,673 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,969 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 20 Mar 2008 108,447 miles

Has a cut in nearside front tyre sidewall 15mm Cords visible

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

Nearside, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,447 miles

Has a cut in nearside front tyre sidewall 15mm Cords visible

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

Nearside, front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 94,043 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 81,802 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R629 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R629 EUF, 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 R629 EUF registered?

R629 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R629 EUF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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