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R902 KRH

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,461 mi
Last recorded77,461 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 KRH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,461 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2008 77,453 miles

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 73,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 64,022 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2005 64,022 miles

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

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

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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R902 KRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R902 KRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R902 KRH registered?

R902 KRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R902 KRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 KRH shows 5 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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