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R638 ANB

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,894 mi
Last recorded59,894 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 ANB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 59,894 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2016 54,167 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 48,188 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 48,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 46,819 miles

offside rear outer and nearside rear outer light lenses cracked [no white light showing]

Pass 1 Nov 2013 45,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking [no cords showing]

Pass 1 Nov 2012 43,521 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall outer

Fail 1 Nov 2012 43,521 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished on side wall outer

Pass 1 Nov 2011 41,240 miles

advise on front discs slight corroison

advise on front nearside sill slight damage

advise on middle section of exhaust corroison at seam slight blow

advise on rear nearside tyre slight cracking on slide wall outer

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise on front discs slight corroison

advise on rear nearside tyre slight cracking on slide wall outer

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,959 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

advise on offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2009 33,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 30,322 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,421 miles

both front discs slight run out

cut in outer side wall of nearside front tyre but not showing cords

Pass 15 Nov 2006 25,992 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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R638 ANB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R638 ANB, 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 R638 ANB registered?

R638 ANB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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