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R986 CTG

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,635 mi
Last recorded68,635 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 CTG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,635 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 64,746 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,812 miles

EML Light on

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2012 55,326 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,950 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 50,401 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,206 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,405 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 41,455 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 15 Feb 2006 37,809 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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R986 CTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R986 CTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 CTG registered?

R986 CTG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R986 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 CTG shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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