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R943 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

90,682 mi
Last recorded90,682 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR943 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,682 miles

Track rod end deformed but serviceable n/s front (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,103 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 89,597 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,039 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 88,250 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 85,925 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 85,925 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 82,066 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,673 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,458 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 72,242 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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R943 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R943 UMO, 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 R943 UMO registered?

R943 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R943 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R943 UMO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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