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R790 WHE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,610 mi
Last recorded147,610 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 WHE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 May 2009 147,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 May 2009 147,610 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 138,751 miles

MOST PARTS OF BRAKE PIPES COVERD IN GRESE

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 138,751 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

MOST PARTS OF BRAKE PIPES COVERD IN GRESE

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 126,815 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 126,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 116,592 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 116,592 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R790 WHE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R790 WHE, 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 R790 WHE registered?

R790 WHE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R790 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R790 WHE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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