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R898 SWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,990 mi
Last recorded101,990 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 SWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 101,990 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 99,403 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 96,054 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 96,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 91,614 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 91,614 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 8 Jul 2006 85,032 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/R link bar has play but not excesive

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Jul 2006 85,032 miles

O/S/R link bar has play but not excesive

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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R898 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R898 SWA, 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 R898 SWA registered?

R898 SWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R898 SWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 SWA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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