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N40 MAH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,625 mi
Last recorded119,625 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN40 MAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 119,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper/wing slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Jul 2021 119,625 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper/wing slightly damaged

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 119,077 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 117,563 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 116,067 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 114,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear tyre cracking

corrosion to all main structural area underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Jun 2016 112,542 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corodded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre side wall slightly cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 112,498 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipes slightly corodded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R tyre side wall slightly cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 110,500 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 109,418 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 107,458 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to rear sill to floor sections n/s and o/s

Pass 11 May 2012 105,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 103,192 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 101,843 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 94,987 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 94,977 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 85,701 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 85,675 miles

Inner front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 75,652 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 67,406 miles

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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N40 MAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N40 MAH, 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.

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N40 MAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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