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R636 BFB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,809 mi
Last recorded88,809 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR636 BFB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 88,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2017 86,017 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator in poor condition

Fail 7 Jan 2017 86,016 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

radiator in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2016 82,548 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight free play in ternal ball joint steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2015 78,396 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

radiator in poor condition

top alternator bolt insecure (tightened)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 73,712 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid getting low

brake pipe covers fitted

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 73,712 miles

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

brake fluid getting low

brake pipe covers fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,359 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

poss abs fault on rear brakes

Fail 8 Aug 2012 67,255 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 59,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,834 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 53,834 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 49,090 miles

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 49,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 46,678 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 43,888 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 39,841 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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R636 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R636 BFB, 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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R636 BFB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 October 1997.

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