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R213 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

124,754 mi
Last recorded124,754 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,754 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 124,754 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 124,006 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 122,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 119,110 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 112,725 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 107,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 103,447 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 98,602 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,102 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system surface corrosion

Pass 7 Sep 2011 88,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

steering rack damp

Pass 9 Sep 2010 81,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2009 78,049 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Aug 2008 73,874 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 69,104 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 62,686 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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R213 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R213 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R213 UMO registered?

R213 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R213 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 UMO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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