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RBZ 2891

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1970cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,489 mi
Last recorded140,489 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBZ 2891
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,970cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 140,489 miles

Battery insecure

both outer sills weakening at rear to arches

brake pipes to rear showing corrosion

front pads low

n/s/f wheel arch weak

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2011 140,487 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

both outer sills weakening at rear to arches

brake pipes to rear showing corrosion

front pads low

n/s/f wheel arch weak

n/s/r tyre approching wear markers

vehicle underside dry and showing corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2010 138,992 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 136,472 miles

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

brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

Pass 27 Oct 2008 130,852 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 130,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 123,787 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 123,787 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 116,972 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2006 116,972 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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 2891 is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,970cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 2891, 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 2891 registered?

RBZ 2891 is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is RBZ 2891 safe to buy?

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