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R82 AAC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,446 mi
Last recorded127,446 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 AAC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 127,446 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 127,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 120,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2008 120,649 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2007 114,980 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 114,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 111,109 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 95,792 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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R82 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R82 AAC, 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 R82 AAC registered?

R82 AAC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R82 AAC safe to buy?

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