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R785 UFC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

124,977 mi
Last recorded124,977 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 124,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 124,977 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,972 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 124,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 124,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 123,729 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,421 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,947 miles

Offside Rear tyre has very slight wear on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2018 119,646 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 116,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 113,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 109,558 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,292 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 99,464 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 99,464 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,755 miles

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,452 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 81,936 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 78,769 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 76,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 75,368 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 72,692 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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R785 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R785 UFC, 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 R785 UFC registered?

R785 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R785 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 UFC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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