MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,132 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?
Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R10 DOT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R10 DOT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R10 DOT registered?
R10 DOT is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R10 DOT safe to buy?
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