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R656 FUP

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,094 mi
Last recorded126,094 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 FUP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 126,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 120,613 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 113,274 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 113,274 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 102,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE RADIATOR IS IN POOR CONDITION

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

OFFSIDE FRONT DOWN TO 2MM NEARSIDE FRONT DOWN TO 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLIGHT IS STONE CHIPPED BEAM PATTERN IS NOT ADVERSELY AFFECTED

OIL COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Nov 2005 92,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,425 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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R656 FUP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R656 FUP, 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 R656 FUP registered?

R656 FUP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R656 FUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R656 FUP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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