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R662 HTY

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 123,616 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 87,774 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

slight play steering rack o/s

under sealer applied

Pass 26 Sep 2006 119,473 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 98,376 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 98,282 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R662 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R662 HTY, 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 R662 HTY registered?

R662 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R662 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 HTY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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