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R966 EGU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR966 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 135,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 118,161 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear number plate slightly cracked.

slight cracking to inner wall nearside rear tyre.

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 24 Oct 2006 98,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,016 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Pass 22 May 2006 83,438 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack.

Fail 19 Oct 2005 75,920 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 75,920 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R966 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White 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 R966 EGU, 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 R966 EGU registered?

R966 EGU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 October 1997.

Is R966 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R966 EGU 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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