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R78 FGH

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,619 mi
Last recorded70,619 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 FGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2011 70,619 miles

near side rear body damage

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,619 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

near side rear body damage

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,219 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,389 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,649 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 46,885 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,885 miles

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

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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R78 FGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc 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 R78 FGH, 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 R78 FGH registered?

R78 FGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R78 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 FGH 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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