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R151 YOR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,130 mi
Last recorded95,130 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 YOR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2015 95,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jan 2015 95,130 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 93,074 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

fuel and brake pipes corroding at rear.

fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

nearside rear brake reading fluctating.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

slight wear at offside front anti-roll bar link.

Fail 31 Dec 2013 93,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid level slightly low.

front and rear number plates deteriorating.

fuel and brake pipes corroding at rear.

fuel tank breather pipe corroded.

nearside rear brake reading fluctating.

nearside rear tyre tread low.

slight wear at offside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 11 Jan 2013 90,104 miles

nearside rear tyre tread getting low.

Pass 30 Dec 2011 86,659 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 86,659 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 84,252 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 84,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 79,470 miles

2 x child seats fitted at rear.

brake fluid level slightly low.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 75,405 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 71,426 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn:- recommend new.

offside and nearside rear tyre treads low on edges.

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,215 miles

nearside rear anti-roll bar link worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,521 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 62,521 miles

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

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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R151 YOR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R151 YOR, 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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R151 YOR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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