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R817 AKL

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,818 mi
Last recorded49,818 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,818 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 45,941 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 40,761 miles

engine man light on

Pass 19 Aug 2005 35,765 miles

engine management light on

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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R817 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R817 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R817 AKL?

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What year was R817 AKL registered?

R817 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R817 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R817 AKL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R817 AKL have outstanding finance?

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