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R793 ECG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,556 mi
Last recorded76,556 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR793 ECG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 76,556 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 75,294 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 73,692 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 73,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,418 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 71,003 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 69,756 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 68,175 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 67,053 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,533 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 63,804 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 61,935 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 61,935 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,627 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 58,437 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 56,128 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 53,884 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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R793 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R793 ECG, 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 R793 ECG registered?

R793 ECG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R793 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R793 ECG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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