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R864 FFG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

98,304 mi
Last recorded98,304 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR864 FFG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 98,304 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 98,304 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 91,224 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 91,224 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 81,635 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 81,635 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 72,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 72,714 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 61,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 53,084 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 53,084 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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R864 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 R864 FFG, 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 R864 FFG registered?

R864 FFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 December 1997.

Is R864 FFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R864 FFG 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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