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R937 LEL

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,096 mi
Last recorded167,096 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 167,096 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres are worn badly on inner edges

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside d/bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wiper blades split

engine sometimes idles fast

Fail 29 Aug 2014 158,167 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,167 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 145,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,081 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside mirror glass insecure

power steering pump has a bolt missing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 112,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 93,026 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 80,597 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 75,339 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 64,942 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 64,942 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 49,260 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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R937 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R937 LEL, 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 R937 LEL registered?

R937 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R937 LEL safe to buy?

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