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R65 UOD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,641 mi
Last recorded144,641 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,641 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,641 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 140,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 138,381 miles

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

Fail 25 Sep 2013 138,381 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear tyres perrished

rear brake pipes covered in under seal

Pass 4 Oct 2012 135,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 133,325 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 130,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 125,606 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 125,606 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 118,534 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 118,496 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 106,402 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 94,813 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 Sep 2005 85,366 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 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UOD, 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 UOD registered?

R65 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R65 UOD safe to buy?

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