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R807 HTY

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,984 mi
Last recorded91,984 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR807 HTY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 91,984 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,984 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Aug 2013 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 65,551 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,815 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,282 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 58,557 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,677 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 52,709 miles

radiator fins showing signs of corrosion (radiator not leaking)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 50,010 miles

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

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

all brake pipes showing early signs of corrosion

radiator fins in poor condition(not leaking)

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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R807 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R807 HTY, 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 R807 HTY registered?

R807 HTY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R807 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R807 HTY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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