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R761 WDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 WDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 108,180 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Aug 2014 108,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

wiper linkage worn

Pass 5 Sep 2013 104,810 miles

coolant leak from radiator

rear brake pipe to load valve slightly corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,450 miles

brake pipes from rear compensator starting to corrode

Pass 28 Jun 2011 94,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 88,441 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 82,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 77,479 miles

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

rear service brakes imbalance

Pass 25 Jun 2007 72,566 miles

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

radiator corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 68,352 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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R761 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R761 WDM, 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 R761 WDM registered?

R761 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R761 WDM safe to buy?

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