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R692 ETL

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

201,288 mi
Last recorded201,288 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR692 ETL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 201,288 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 178,039 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 155,140 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 155,126 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 132,723 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 115,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 89,725 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 83,172 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 83,172 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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R692 ETL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ETL, 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 ETL registered?

R692 ETL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R692 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R692 ETL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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