MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
general corrosion under vehicle
Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
N/s/f wiper split on ends
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/s/f wiper split on ends
O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
dangley behind mirror
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
dangley behind mirror
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R178 DCA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R178 DCA, 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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How do I check the history of R178 DCA?
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What year was R178 DCA registered?
R178 DCA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R178 DCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R178 DCA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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