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R138 SPX

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

136,047 mi
Last recorded136,047 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 SPX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 136,047 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 122,637 miles

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 ()

Fail 27 Feb 2020 122,362 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,118 miles

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))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 92,215 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 82,226 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold /downpipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 70,946 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 70,946 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 56,564 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 46,879 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 39,103 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,076 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 23,213 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 17,003 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 17,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 10,177 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 9,707 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 8,906 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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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.

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