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R940 SRD

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,549 mi
Last recorded148,549 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR940 SRD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2008 148,549 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 145,889 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 145,882 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advanced play in both sides of steering rack

corrosion to all all brake pipes at rear brake balance unit

tread low on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

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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R940 SRD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R940 SRD, 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 R940 SRD registered?

R940 SRD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R940 SRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R940 SRD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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