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R957 AAY

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,760 mi
Last recorded114,760 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 AAY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 114,760 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 111,458 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,296 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 106,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 100,036 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 99,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 93,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R957 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R957 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 R957 AAY registered?

R957 AAY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R957 AAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R957 AAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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