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R856 DMV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,028 mi
Last recorded100,028 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Aug 2022 100,028 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 99,051 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 98,231 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,972 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 95,885 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 93,359 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 89,756 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,030 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 81,553 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 78,579 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 76,104 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,643 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 71,205 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,193 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 64,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 59,694 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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R856 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R856 DMV, 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 R856 DMV registered?

R856 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R856 DMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R856 DMV shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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