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R763 FVT

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,747 mi
Last recorded131,747 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 FVT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 131,747 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipe to tank corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 131,746 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall heavily cracked (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear fuel pipes to tank corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2015 127,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,387 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,862 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,118 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 105,674 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f fog light lens broken

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/r light has water in it

Pass 17 Nov 2010 105,674 miles

o/s n/s rack ends slight play

o/s/r light has water in it

front brake discs rusty

n/s/f fog light lens broken

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2008 104,581 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 104,581 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 101,058 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 93,090 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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R763 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R763 FVT, 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 R763 FVT registered?

R763 FVT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R763 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R763 FVT shows 12 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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