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P198 RVG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,333 mi
Last recorded165,333 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 165,333 miles

both sides inner rack ends have play

both sides rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

chip in windsreen

drivers door bottom corroded/holed

front anti roll bar d bushes have play

front fog lamp glass damaged

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

ns wiper blade split

os headlamp washer missing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 165,170 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both sides inner rack ends have play

both sides rear anti roll bar d bushes have play

chip in windsreen

drivers door bottom corroded/holed

front anti roll bar d bushes have play

front fog lamp glass damaged

front to rear brake pipe has slight corrosion

ns wiper blade split

os headlamp washer missing

osf tyre bald on edges

osr brake has slight bind

Pass 19 Feb 2016 155,108 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chip in windscreen

drivers door bottom corroded

front fog lamp glass damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

inner rack ends have play

os headlamp washer missing

os wiper blade split

osr seat belt clip is sticky

Fail 19 Feb 2016 155,108 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

chip in windscreen

drivers door bottom corroded

front fog lamp glass damaged

front to rear brake pipe corroded

inner rack ends have play

os headlamp washer missing

os wiper blade split

osr seat belt clip is sticky

Pass 2 Mar 2015 145,534 miles

both sides inner rack ends have play

chips in windscreen

ns headlamp glass damaged

nsr brake has slight fluctuation

os headlamp washer insecure

osf foglamp glass damaged

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Feb 2015 145,407 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both sides inner rack ends have play

chips in windscreen

ns headlamp glass damaged

nsr brake has slight fluctuation

os headlamp washer insecure

osf foglamp glass damaged

osf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

osr tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 28 Feb 2014 134,177 miles

chip in windscreen

ns headlamp glass damaged /chip

both inner rack ends have play

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

nsf seat belt outer casing slightly insecure

osr antiroll bar d bush worn

Fail 21 Feb 2014 134,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both inner rack ends have play

both rear tyres sidewalls perished

chip in windscreen

ns headlamp glass damaged /chip

nsf seat belt outer casing slightly insecure

os headlamp washer insecure

osr antiroll bar d bush worn

Pass 25 Feb 2013 125,040 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf brake disc inner surface corroded

osf fog lamp glass cracked

rear shock absorbers weak

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,040 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nsf tyre worn on edge

osf brake disc inner surface corroded

osf fog lamp glass cracked

rear shock absorbers weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Mar 2012 116,735 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 116,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,858 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside steering

Pass 13 Aug 2008 98,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 93,474 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre wear on edges

slight play in track rods

Pass 24 Jul 2006 88,839 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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P198 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P198 RVG, 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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P198 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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