1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R285 CBM
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 81,093 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/09/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,093 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
R285 CBM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/09/2006
- 81,093 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R285 CBM Mileage History
- 13/09/200681,093 mi
- 13/09/200681,093 mi
R285 CBM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R285 CBM) between September 2006 and September 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 September 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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