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R831 KGH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,750 mi
Last recorded45,750 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 KGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2006 45,750 miles

advise both front sides of steering rack slight wear

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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R831 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R831 KGH, 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 R831 KGH registered?

R831 KGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R831 KGH safe to buy?

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