MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,548 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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