MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,606 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SBZ 4561 is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,974cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SBZ 4561, 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
How do I check the history of SBZ 4561?
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What year was SBZ 4561 registered?
SBZ 4561 is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is SBZ 4561 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBZ 4561 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SBZ 4561 have outstanding finance?
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