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R954 GGH

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,143 mi
Last recorded86,143 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR954 GGH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 84,373 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 84,373 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 83,446 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 81,542 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 79,677 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,677 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,119 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 737,712 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 73,769 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,064 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise both no plates deteriorating

both front tyres wearing slightly

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Oct 2009 70,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise both no plates deteriorating

both front tyres wearing slightly

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2008 59,632 miles

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2007 56,024 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 52,601 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 48,628 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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R954 GGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R954 GGH, 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 R954 GGH registered?

R954 GGH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R954 GGH safe to buy?

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