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R637 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

114,767 mi
Last recorded114,767 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 114,767 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 110,998 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 110,998 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 104,509 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 104,509 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 100,446 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 96,285 miles

ADVISOREY: catalysist convertor has started to brake up from inside

ADVISOREY: engine manegment warining light stay's on dashboard

ADVISOREY: nearside rear quarter panel dented/dameged

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 96,285 miles

ADVISOREY: catalysist convertor has started to brake up from inside

ADVISOREY: engine manegment warining light stay's on dashboard

ADVISOREY: nearside rear quarter panel dented/dameged

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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R637 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R637 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 R637 EUF registered?

R637 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R637 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R637 EUF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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