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R854 TWF

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,909 mi
Last recorded73,909 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 TWF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2014 73,909 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 67,204 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,356 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 61,959 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,723 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 13 Jul 2011 58,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2010 52,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level low

o/s number plate light dim

small engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2009 46,746 miles

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,517 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 37,517 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2006 32,558 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 32,558 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R854 TWF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R854 TWF, 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 R854 TWF registered?

R854 TWF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R854 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 TWF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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