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R784 YTW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 YTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 126,113 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 126,113 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure BOLTS ON CALIPER (3.5.1l)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 120,314 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 114,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside front tyre tread worn thin on edges

Fail 5 Dec 2013 114,352 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

offside front tyre tread worn thin on edges

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,126 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 105,649 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 97,812 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 90,100 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 81,432 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 71,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 58,491 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking out side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2005 46,193 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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R784 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R784 YTW, 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 R784 YTW registered?

R784 YTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R784 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R784 YTW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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