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R964 DGG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,721 mi
Last recorded73,721 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 DGG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 73,721 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 71,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2012 70,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 70,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Battery insecure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,309 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2010 66,192 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

Fail 23 Aug 2010 66,192 miles

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

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Aug 2009 63,821 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,744 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008
Fail 12 Aug 2008 61,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 58,254 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 58,254 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 54,691 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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R964 DGG 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 64.3%.

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 R964 DGG, 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 R964 DGG registered?

R964 DGG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R964 DGG safe to buy?

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