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R955 TET

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,797 mi
Last recorded99,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 TET
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 99,797 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 88,084 miles

FRONT TYRES LOW ON EDGES

Pass 4 Jul 2017 77,373 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 68,721 miles

CHIP IN SCREEN

Fail 6 Jul 2016 68,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

CHIP IN SCREEN

Pass 24 Jun 2015 58,578 miles

chip in screen +engine light on +n/s/r link arm has play

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,061 miles

engine light on +o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2013 39,782 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

management lamp on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 30,745 miles

engine managment light on

rear tyres sidewall cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2011 22,034 miles

osr and nsr tyres have sidewalls splitting

Pass 21 Jul 2010 12,613 miles

all four tyres showing slight cracks to inner sidewalls.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 12,507 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 11,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 11,465 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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R955 TET is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 R955 TET, 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 R955 TET registered?

R955 TET is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R955 TET safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 TET shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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