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R871 SLM

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,912 mi
Last recorded69,912 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 69,912 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,106 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 68,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 64,039 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 58,343 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,795 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 47,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,721 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,638 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,983 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 41,973 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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R871 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R871 SLM, 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

How do I check the history of R871 SLM?

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What year was R871 SLM registered?

R871 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R871 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R871 SLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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