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R951 MSL

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,529 mi
Last recorded104,529 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 MSL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,529 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 176,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 170,917 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 170,917 miles

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jul 2005 151,817 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 151,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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R951 MSL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R951 MSL, 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 R951 MSL registered?

R951 MSL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R951 MSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 MSL shows 6 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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