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R678 GWR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,041 mi
Last recorded160,041 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 GWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2012 160,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 149,086 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 138,551 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 125,630 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear tyre cracked on side wall

nearside rear tyre well worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre well worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2008 109,687 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 94,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 87,252 miles

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 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 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.

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What year was R678 GWR registered?

R678 GWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R678 GWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R678 GWR shows 7 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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