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R182 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,461 mi
Last recorded184,461 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 184,461 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 184,440 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 177,642 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 177,639 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 169,385 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper slightly damaged

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 162,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 156,345 miles

Front suspension slightly weak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 149,684 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 142,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

all shocks slightly weak

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Aug 2013 135,514 miles

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

slight play in rack

Fail 30 Aug 2013 135,514 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in rack

Pass 25 Aug 2012 127,289 miles

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

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

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 24 Aug 2012 127,285 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 30 Aug 2011 119,748 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in rack

Pass 30 Aug 2011 119,748 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in rack

Pass 20 Aug 2010 112,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 104,160 miles

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

slight play in rack

Pass 18 Aug 2008 94,412 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 85,009 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2006 81,935 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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R182 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R182 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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R182 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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