MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,047 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded LSV pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mirror hangers (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front tyre perished an worn inner edge
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))
Offside Rear tyre perished an worn inner edge
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f wheel bearing has slight play
slight play from steering rack bushes and ball joints
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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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R138 SPX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 R138 SPX, 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 R138 SPX registered?
R138 SPX is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R138 SPX safe to buy?
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