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R976 AVR

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,505 mi
Last recorded89,505 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 AVR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 89,505 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

noise from drive belt

Fail 9 Dec 2015 89,496 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

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

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

noise from drive belt

Pass 15 Dec 2014 74,142 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,296 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 40,070 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 40,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 38,873 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,475 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 34,212 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2007 31,474 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,340 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 26,657 miles

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

front tyres worn close to limit

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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R976 AVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R976 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 R976 AVR registered?

R976 AVR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R976 AVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 AVR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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