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R669 GWR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,711 mi
Last recorded120,711 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR669 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 120,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 120,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 110,819 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 108,096 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 108,096 miles

Offside 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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R669 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R669 GWR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R669 GWR registered?

R669 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R669 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R669 GWR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R669 GWR have outstanding finance?

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