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R274 XDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

181,548 mi
Last recorded181,548 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 181,548 miles

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

offside front chassis corroded by sub frame mount

offside front outer cv boot perishes and slight grease stain

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack/rack ends

Fail 11 May 2023 181,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn and rubber boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar d bushes slightly worn

offside front chassis corroded by sub frame mount

offside front outer cv boot perishes and slight grease stain

slight play in nearside and offside inner steering rack/rack ends

Pass 6 May 2022 170,554 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the rack nsf and osf (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr anti roll bar (d) bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2022 170,554 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf and osf (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in the rack nsf and osf (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake disc fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr and osr anti roll bar (d) bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 166,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively vibration on front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot wont open but is secure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Fail 18 May 2021 166,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar d bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

boot wont open but is secure

rear brakes slightly out of balance

Pass 28 May 2020 159,305 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2020 159,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 149,642 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 149,642 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 145,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 145,412 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 145,399 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 141,719 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 139,451 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 133,040 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,801 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 125,952 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,526 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 116,783 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 112,100 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,109 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 99,354 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 90,435 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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R274 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R274 XDM, 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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R274 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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