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R692 BDV

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

249,880 mi
Last recorded249,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 BDV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 249,880 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 249,880 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 249,038 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 247,359 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 244,663 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 240,086 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 221,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 209,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Pass 25 Jan 2016 203,698 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 194,167 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 184,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 173,187 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 162,778 miles

srs warning lamp on

Fail 27 Feb 2012 162,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

srs warning lamp on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 152,659 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 142,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 130,367 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 122,134 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,464 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 105,815 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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R692 BDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R692 BDV, 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 R692 BDV registered?

R692 BDV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R692 BDV safe to buy?

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