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R798 WDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,965 mi
Last recorded113,965 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR798 WDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,965 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all other rear brake pipes corroded

engine warning light on

Fail 16 Feb 2012 113,926 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all other rear brake pipes corroded

engine warning light on

unable to fully ispect brake pipes over fuel tank

Pass 13 Sep 2010 110,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 110,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 105,049 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 105,049 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 98,480 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 87,979 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 77,528 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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R798 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R798 WDM, 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 R798 WDM registered?

R798 WDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R798 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R798 WDM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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