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R155 XDA

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,227 mi
Last recorded100,227 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 XDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 100,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL brakes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 May 2018 94,832 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 May 2017 89,278 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pump and filler area (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 83,394 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 83,394 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 78,682 miles

2/ n/s and o/s front steel brake pipes becoming corroded

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,773 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,331 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 64,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 59,560 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 59,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 56,907 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 53,300 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 53,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 49,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,742 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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R155 XDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R155 XDA, 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 R155 XDA registered?

R155 XDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R155 XDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 XDA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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