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R165 EGX

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,277 mi
Last recorded98,277 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 EGX
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 98,277 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not found

Oil leak ()

damage to offside rear

Fail 20 Jun 2017 98,277 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear seatbelt not found

Oil leak ()

damage to offside rear

Pass 24 Jun 2016 95,906 miles

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 95,892 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/70/14 84t (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wiper split

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

Offside Front tyre bald inner edge

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2015 93,238 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 93,238 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2014 90,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering lock mechanism defective ( ignition key cannot be removed from barrel ) vehicle first used before 1 September 2001

Pass 19 Jul 2014 90,275 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering lock mechanism defective ( ignition key cannot be removed from barrel ) vehicle first used before 1 September 2001

Fail 15 Jul 2014 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Oil leak

battery not strapped down

Pass 13 Jul 2013 87,120 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 87,033 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

the engine front main oil seal is leaking advise a Cam-belt and Seal.

the oil filter housing is leaking.

Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,319 miles

battery not clamped down

Pass 16 Jul 2011 81,252 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Jul 2011 81,244 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 78,595 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 75,327 miles

exhaust system corroding

slight play in o/s/f inner rack joint

Pass 18 Jul 2008 71,724 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 68,203 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 68,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2006 62,701 miles

Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 62,701 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 57,757 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 57,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front 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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R165 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 R165 EGX, 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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R165 EGX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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