MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,320 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R121 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R121 VLU, 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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What year was R121 VLU registered?
R121 VLU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R121 VLU safe to buy?
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