MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion rear sub frame
rear brake pipes covered in thick grease
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake pipes have been painted
slight play in front road wheels
front number plate cracked
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
front number plate cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R85 OFO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R85 OFO, 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.
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What year was R85 OFO registered?
R85 OFO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R85 OFO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R85 OFO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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