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R165 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 128,937 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear anti-rollbar inner bush has play

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s rear anti-rollbar inner bush has play

Fail 30 Jan 2012 128,936 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear anti-rollbar inner bush has play

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

o/s rear anti-rollbar inner bush has play

Pass 16 Feb 2011 118,091 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 108,324 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 11 Feb 2010 108,324 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

windscreen slightly scratched

Fail 19 Feb 2009 100,694 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,694 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,981 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 82,465 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,465 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 72,689 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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R165 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMO, 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 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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