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R84 FBR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

75,891 mi
Last recorded75,891 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 FBR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 75,891 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 66,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 66,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,114 miles

rear brake imbalance 37% ,attention reqd on braking system.

main beam telltail in dash in/op

Fail 29 Jun 2012 49,113 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake imbalance 37% ,attention reqd on braking system.

main beam telltail in dash in/op

Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,860 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

slight corrossion offside front brake pipe

slight corrossion offside rear brake pipe

Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,553 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,745 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 30,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 28,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 26,550 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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R84 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R84 FBR, 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 R84 FBR registered?

R84 FBR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R84 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R84 FBR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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