1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R530 LBC
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 101,496 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/09/2008
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (30/11/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,496 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
R530 LBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2007
- 101,496 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 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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R530 LBC Mileage History
- 03/09/200587,222 mi
- 04/09/200693,987 mi+6,765 mi
- 04/09/200693,987 mi
- 27/08/2007101,496 mi+7,509 mi
- 27/08/2007101,496 mi
Average of roughly 7,205 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R530 LBC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R530 LBC) between September 2005 and August 2007.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2007 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
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