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R795 AKL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2012
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,926 mi
Last recorded184,926 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 184,926 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 184,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2010 183,080 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 171,007 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 170,993 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 161,573 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 150,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 150,782 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 134,898 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 134,898 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 116,752 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 116,752 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 97,067 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 94,695 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 78,751 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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R795 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R795 AKL, 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 R795 AKL registered?

R795 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R795 AKL safe to buy?

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