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R931 UCS

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2009
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,249 mi
Last recorded151,249 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 UCS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 151,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 151,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2007 145,932 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2006 139,535 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 130,589 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2005 122,658 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2005 122,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2005 113,629 miles

N/S/F HEAD LAMP HOLE IN LENS

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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R931 UCS 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 75%.

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 R931 UCS, 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 R931 UCS registered?

R931 UCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 1997.

Is R931 UCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 UCS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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