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R853 ERF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,584 mi
Last recorded111,584 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 ERF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2013 111,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 111,584 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,039 miles

damaged to o/s outer sill

o/s/r door damaged

o/s/r light lens damged

slight play o/s/f rack arm

Pass 17 Mar 2011 919,959 miles

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

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,516 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 87,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 83,013 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 81,688 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 81,688 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 78,564 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 75,431 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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R853 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R853 ERF, 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

How do I check the history of R853 ERF?

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What year was R853 ERF registered?

R853 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R853 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 ERF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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