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R825 AKL

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

121,188 mi
Last recorded121,188 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 AKL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 121,188 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 121,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,948 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 116,948 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour Damaged lamp (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working Plus showing white light when working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working Plus showing white light when working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 109,190 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 109,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 102,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake Binding Slightly.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 101,615 miles

engine oil leak

nearside steering rack end worn

Pass 25 Apr 2013 100,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,759 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 96,115 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 90,506 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 90,506 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 84,814 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 84,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,399 miles

FRONT AND REAR NO.PLATE'S SEPERATING (ADVISE)

N/S/F TYRE HAS A CUT IN OUTER WALL NO CORD'S SHOWING (ADVISE)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

WINDSCREEN HAS CHIP IN O/S TOP AREA (ADVISE)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 75,778 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 72,436 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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R825 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R825 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 R825 AKL registered?

R825 AKL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R825 AKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 AKL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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