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R660 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,503 mi
Last recorded83,503 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR660 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2014 83,503 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,502 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,245 miles

Oil leak

Radiator corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 79,105 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 79,105 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,982 miles

Wipers slghtly detiriorated

Pass 21 Oct 2010 74,855 miles

nearside front wing damaged

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes at valve

Fail 20 Oct 2010 74,855 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

nearside front wing damaged

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes at valve

Pass 14 Oct 2009 73,292 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 71,390 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 70,700 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 69,456 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 69,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R660 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R660 EUF, 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 R660 EUF registered?

R660 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R660 EUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R660 EUF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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