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R791 AAY

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

32,301 mi
Last recorded32,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 32,301 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 20,073 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 20,063 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 20,060 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 19,719 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 18,990 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 18,990 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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R791 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R791 AAY, 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 R791 AAY registered?

R791 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R791 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 AAY shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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