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R848 BGY

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

95,086 mi
Last recorded95,086 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 BGY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 95,086 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 93,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 91,132 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 88,073 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,090 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 81,836 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,290 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 76,149 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,148 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 72,206 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 68,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 64,496 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 59,864 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,306 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 49,334 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 44,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 38,426 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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R848 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R848 BGY, 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

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What year was R848 BGY registered?

R848 BGY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R848 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R848 BGY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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