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R874 AMV

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

220,827 mi
Last recorded220,827 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 AMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 220,827 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 212,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 204,126 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 194,994 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 194,975 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2006 186,912 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 180,488 miles

nearside & off side fron tyres wearing low recomend replacing

nearside rear anti roll bar link weak recomend replacing

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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R874 AMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R874 AMV, 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 R874 AMV registered?

R874 AMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R874 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 AMV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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