1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R897 KFB
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 137,489 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/06/2007
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,489 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
R897 KFB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/06/2006
- 137,489 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted 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
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R897 KFB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R897 KFB) between June 2006 and June 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 4 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 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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