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R760 YTW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,019 mi
Last recorded256,019 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2006 256,019 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 256,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

BOth lower arm bushes perished and split

Both rear tyres on legal limit

N/s/f tyre close to limit

O/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Rear brake balance close to limit

Rear wiper blade split.

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2005 226,671 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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R760 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 R760 YTW, 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 R760 YTW registered?

R760 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R760 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 YTW 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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