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R678 AFL

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,492 mi
Last recorded111,492 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 AFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 8 Sep 2014 111,492 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 106,249 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are deteriorating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 100,411 miles

both front coil springs are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,856 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 87,892 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 83,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers slightly smear

number plates cracked and deteriorating

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 72,256 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 65,431 miles

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly 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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R678 AFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R678 AFL, 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 R678 AFL registered?

R678 AFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R678 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 AFL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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