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R65 ABD

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,589 mi
Last recorded110,589 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 ABD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 110,589 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 82,917 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front sidelight slightly blue led bulbs fitted

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Fail 22 Apr 2015 82,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

after market HID lights fitted with no cleaning devises

offside front sidelight slightly blue led bulbs fitted

rear exhaust box has slight blow

Pass 23 Apr 2014 66,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,544 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 49,648 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,825 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 45,784 miles

Nearside rear track control arm is damaged and bent.

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,303 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 29 Jan 2007 40,798 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 37,617 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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R65 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R65 ABD, 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 R65 ABD registered?

R65 ABD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R65 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 ABD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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