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R745 DGB

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,125 mi
Last recorded119,125 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 DGB
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2006 119,125 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 119,125 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid on min mark

Pass 27 Jan 2006 113,224 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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R745 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R745 DGB, 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 R745 DGB registered?

R745 DGB is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R745 DGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 DGB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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