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R680 AFL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 AFL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,441 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 99,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 98,702 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 98,701 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 97,225 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,847 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,508 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 92,693 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,982 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,318 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 89,318 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 78,673 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 68,714 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 66,703 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 64,964 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,569 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 56,760 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2006 56,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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R680 AFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R680 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.

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What year was R680 AFL registered?

R680 AFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R680 AFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 AFL shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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