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R883 EBX

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,654 mi
Last recorded178,654 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 EBX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 178,654 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 164,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 149,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 139,126 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 136,849 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 136,847 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 135,146 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 133,665 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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R883 EBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R883 EBX, 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 R883 EBX registered?

R883 EBX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R883 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 EBX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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