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R152 SLH

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,204 mi
Last recorded256,204 miles
Recorded on29 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 SLH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2008 256,204 miles

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)

power steering pump noisy

Pass 29 May 2007 251,346 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 May 2007 251,346 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2006 229,449 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bushes perishing

chip+hole to offside front headlight glass

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

number plates damaged

oil leak

tyres perishing+wearing on edges+sidewall damage

Pass 31 Oct 2005 212,110 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

number plates in poor condition

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Oct 2005 211,682 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

number plates in poor condition/nearside lower ball joint gaitor torn

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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R152 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R152 SLH, 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 R152 SLH registered?

R152 SLH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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