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R811 XVM

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,425 mi
Last recorded78,425 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 XVM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 78,425 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 76,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 72,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 66,294 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 66,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,520 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)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 47,346 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 41,916 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 41,750 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 36,212 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 30,247 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 27,604 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 25,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 22,560 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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R811 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R811 XVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R811 XVM registered?

R811 XVM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R811 XVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 XVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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