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P210 RVG

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,901 mi
Last recorded144,901 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 RVG
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 144,901 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various components corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2018 144,901 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

various components corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2018 144,871 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler to tank ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in headlight lens but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Chip in headlight lens but not affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspect rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,510 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 24 Oct 2017 138,490 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 131,082 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 131,076 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyres wearing on edges.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi to cylinder. (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 123,192 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamp glass slight damage

brake fluid resevoiur low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2015 123,191 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamp glass slight damage

brake fluid resevoiur low

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/r steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 116,636 miles

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

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

brake pipes becoming corroded

centre exhaust cracked & has slight blow

chip in windscreen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps chipped

offside front wiper blade split on ends

slight play in offside steering

Fail 29 Sep 2014 116,636 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

brake pipes becoming corroded

centre exhaust cracked & has slight blow

chip in windscreen

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

headlamps chipped

offside front wiper blade split on ends

slight play in offside steering

Pass 26 Oct 2013 114,082 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 114,082 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,112 miles

all brake pipes greased

offside front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant header tank empty

n/s headlamp glass has some damage

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 10 Dec 2010 104,884 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stay retaning clip broken

Pass 4 Dec 2009 100,676 miles

front brake discs have slight wear

rear brakes noisey

slight play in steering rack end o/s

Pass 5 Dec 2008 95,943 miles

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

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

n/s headlamp stone chip

Pass 15 Dec 2007 94,624 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 85,164 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,257 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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P210 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P210 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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P210 RVG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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