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R872 SLM

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,073 mi
Last recorded48,073 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 48,073 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2015 48,073 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 42,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 42,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,492 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 41,492 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside rear tyre has cuts in the outer side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2012 40,423 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 39,075 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,482 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 37,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,449 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 31,235 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 31,235 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,922 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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R872 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R872 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.

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What year was R872 SLM registered?

R872 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R872 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 SLM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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