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R956 AAY

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,813 mi
Last recorded136,813 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2008 136,813 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 136,813 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 111,297 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 111,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 90,913 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 90,913 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2005 69,048 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 69,048 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R956 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red 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 R956 AAY, 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 R956 AAY registered?

R956 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R956 AAY safe to buy?

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