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R972 AVR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,449 mi
Last recorded77,449 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 AVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 77,449 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 77,016 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 77,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 76,232 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 76,232 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 68,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,629 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,602 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,597 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,597 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 38,418 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,106 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 33,567 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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R972 AVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R972 AVR, 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 R972 AVR registered?

R972 AVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R972 AVR safe to buy?

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