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R63 YFU

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,469 mi
Last recorded126,469 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR63 YFU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2011 126,469 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 122,180 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 119,181 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 114,474 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip on front windscreen

Pass 22 Apr 2008 114,474 miles

chip on front windscreen

Fail 18 Jun 2007 113,370 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 113,370 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 107,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 103,869 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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R63 YFU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R63 YFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R63 YFU registered?

R63 YFU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R63 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R63 YFU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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