MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,918 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure (not likely to fall)
Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery insecure (not likely to fall)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R232 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R232 OAO, 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 R232 OAO registered?
R232 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R232 OAO safe to buy?
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