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R757 FGR

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,443 mi
Last recorded101,443 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 FGR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all rear brake pipes

offside rear brake service

Fail 31 Oct 2012 94,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all rear brake pipes

offside rear brake service

Pass 17 Oct 2011 86,111 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,997 miles

all over underbody corrosion and brake pipes that have not been changed

Pass 27 Oct 2009 75,189 miles

underbody and all metal brake pipes that have not been changed have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Oct 2009 75,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

underbody and all metal brake pipes that have not been changed have slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2008 69,532 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 69,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 68,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 68,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 63,561 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 58,219 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 58,219 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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R757 FGR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R757 FGR, 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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R757 FGR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R757 FGR safe to buy?

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