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R778 FWT

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,824 mi
Last recorded140,824 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 FWT
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 140,824 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and slightly corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 137,186 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 136,762 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 128,554 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119,335 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 112,642 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,765 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 108,765 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 103,401 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 103,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 98,655 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 94,146 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 94,134 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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R778 FWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R778 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 R778 FWT registered?

R778 FWT is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R778 FWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R778 FWT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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