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R739 FVC

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,883 mi
Last recorded102,883 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 FVC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2007 102,883 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

washer jet system needs flush through

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,689 miles

slight freeplay in n/s/f wheelbearing

slight wear in front wiper linkage

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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R739 FVC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R739 FVC, 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 R739 FVC registered?

R739 FVC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R739 FVC safe to buy?

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