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R766 AAY

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,477 mi
Last recorded95,477 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR766 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 95,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 95,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 95,060 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 94,022 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 94,022 miles

Sound deadening material likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 92,732 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 92,732 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,396 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 91,396 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 89,647 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 89,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 87,512 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 85,621 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 82,446 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 78,104 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,772 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 68,956 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 22 Nov 2010 64,196 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,196 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 58,759 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 58,759 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,147 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,783 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 43,535 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 39,028 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 39,028 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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R766 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R766 AAY, 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 R766 AAY registered?

R766 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R766 AAY shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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