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R757 WBK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,482 mi
Last recorded60,482 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR757 WBK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,482 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2014 58,344 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

engine missfire

front number plate cracked

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Oct 2013 55,496 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 22 Oct 2012 52,983 miles

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

e.m light on

Pass 10 Oct 2011 50,304 miles

Boot Pull Not Working

Engine Management Light on

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 47,936 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,727 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres getting low

both front tyre values perished

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,083 miles

engine light on

front no plate cracked

front wiper blades weak

rear no plate deteriorating

rear wiper blade split

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 10 Oct 2007 39,468 miles

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

engine management light on

front no plate cracked

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Oct 2006 36,298 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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 WBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R757 WBK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R757 WBK registered?

R757 WBK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R757 WBK safe to buy?

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