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R764 DWV

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 137,232 miles

Battery insecure

Front numberplate cracked

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2009 137,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Front numberplate cracked

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2008 130,406 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 130,354 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 119,206 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 113,105 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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R764 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R764 DWV, 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 R764 DWV registered?

R764 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R764 DWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R764 DWV shows 6 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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