MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,255 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
exhaust corroding
rear inner sills and outer floor corrosion forming
rear sill lips slightly damaged and corroded
slight damp stains around nearside rear wheel cylinder area
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
engine misfiring
exhaust corroding
rear inner sills and outer floor corrosion forming
rear sill lips slightly damaged and corroded
slight damp stains around nearside rear wheel cylinder area
Both front tyres are starting to scrub their inside edges
Engine management light is on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres are starting to scrub their inside edges
Engine management light is on
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Engine management light is on
Battery insecure
large cut to offside front tyre wall but no cords exposed
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R176 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R176 VEV, 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 R176 VEV registered?
R176 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R176 VEV safe to buy?
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