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R862 ERF

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,694 mi
Last recorded93,694 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 ERF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2017 93,694 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 92,919 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 92,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 92,030 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2014 89,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear b pipes heavly greased

Fail 14 Aug 2014 89,290 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rear b pipes heavly greased

Pass 14 Aug 2013 84,808 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 80,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,389 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,134 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,966 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 41,236 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,824 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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R862 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R862 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

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What year was R862 ERF registered?

R862 ERF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R862 ERF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 ERF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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