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R950 UCC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,415 mi
Last recorded110,415 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 UCC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 110,415 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 110,094 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 101,719 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 102,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 94,078 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Oct 2006 92,741 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2005 85,894 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 85,867 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R950 UCC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R950 UCC, 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 R950 UCC registered?

R950 UCC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R950 UCC safe to buy?

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