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RBZ 2668

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,997 mi
Last recorded101,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 2668
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 101,997 miles

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

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Jan 2015 101,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 5 Feb 2014 91,406 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 88,264 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 81,176 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 74,301 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 74,301 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,869 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 65,506 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 64,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 64,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 63,385 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 63,385 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 58,724 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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RBZ 2668 is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 RBZ 2668, 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 RBZ 2668 registered?

RBZ 2668 is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is RBZ 2668 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RBZ 2668 shows 14 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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