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R835 DEU

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

95,179 mi
Last recorded95,179 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 DEU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 95,179 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 95,179 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 93,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2014 93,371 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 91,172 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 91,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 89,086 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 86,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 82,200 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,847 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 76,138 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)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 76,138 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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 73,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 73,347 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 69,089 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 69,038 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

front brakes out of balance

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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R835 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R835 DEU, 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 R835 DEU registered?

R835 DEU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R835 DEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R835 DEU shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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