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R779 TKX

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,207 mi
Last recorded53,207 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 TKX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 53,207 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 50,809 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,258 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 45,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 43,439 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 40,824 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 37,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 37,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2018 34,363 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 34,363 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,458 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 32,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 30,197 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 28,582 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 28,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 27,554 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,016 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 26,467 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 25,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,479 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 24,232 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 24,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 24,050 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery insecure

drivers door checkstrap slightly loose

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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R779 TKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R779 TKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R779 TKX registered?

R779 TKX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R779 TKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 TKX shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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