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R759 MGK

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,030 mi
Last recorded83,030 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 MGK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2017 83,030 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 79,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,109 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 76,667 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,148 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 72,520 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 72,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,137 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,012 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 61,305 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,912 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 53,841 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 48,494 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 48,494 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R759 MGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R759 MGK, 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 R759 MGK registered?

R759 MGK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R759 MGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 MGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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