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R141 UWA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,773 mi
Last recorded115,773 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 UWA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 115,773 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 115,770 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 111,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 106,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 99,890 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 90,823 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2015 81,020 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 71,923 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 71,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 63,208 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear

slight exhaust blow on down pipe

slight oil leak below oil filter

Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,441 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 51,968 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 50,792 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 49,842 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking slighty

Pass 3 Nov 2008 48,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,763 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 46,815 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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R141 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R141 UWA, 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 R141 UWA registered?

R141 UWA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R141 UWA safe to buy?

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