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R882 BBM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,154 mi
Last recorded101,154 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 BBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 101,154 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 99,949 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 99,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 97,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 97,493 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,673 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 95,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 93,689 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 83,012 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 83,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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R882 BBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R882 BBM, 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 R882 BBM registered?

R882 BBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R882 BBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 BBM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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