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R85 YAH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,299 mi
Last recorded131,299 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 YAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 131,299 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2011 131,298 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,717 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 127,087 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 127,087 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 123,972 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 123,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to show sings of perishing

Pass 28 Sep 2007 120,384 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 120,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 113,899 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 113,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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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R85 YAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YAH, 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 YAH registered?

R85 YAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R85 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 YAH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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