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R768 FWT

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,490 mi
Last recorded110,490 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 FWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 110,490 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 110,420 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 98,758 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 89,574 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 89,574 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 83,399 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 75,924 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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R768 FWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R768 FWT, 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 R768 FWT registered?

R768 FWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R768 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R768 FWT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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