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R671 AMA

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,694 mi
Last recorded142,694 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 AMA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 142,694 miles

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 142,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear tyres perished and cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2014 136,273 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 128,939 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 122,682 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 118,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 116,307 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,470 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

Slight play in steering system OSF

Pass 29 Jul 2008 93,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,232 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,527 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R671 AMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R671 AMA, 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 R671 AMA registered?

R671 AMA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R671 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 AMA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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