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R674 KRW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,479 mi
Last recorded117,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 KRW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 117,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2016 117,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 104,269 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 104,269 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,587 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front exhaust rattling

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2014 91,587 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low on edges

front exhaust rattling

front no plate slightly damaged

Pass 22 Nov 2013 83,114 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 79,312 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,312 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,595 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 70,450 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 70,450 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 64,551 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 20 Oct 2008 59,756 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 56,057 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 49,765 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 46,294 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 46,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f aim not tested

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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R674 KRW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R674 KRW, 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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R674 KRW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R674 KRW safe to buy?

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