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R345 FBM

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

233,777 mi
Last recorded233,777 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 FBM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 233,777 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2019 217,306 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2018 210,165 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2016 203,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Rack (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 202,750 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 191,658 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 176,767 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 155,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 139,671 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 137,644 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 134,959 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 130,891 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 128,932 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight play in nearside and offside steering arms

Pass 17 Jul 2006 123,532 miles

front number plate slight disfiguring

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Fail 17 Jul 2006 123,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slight disfiguring

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

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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R345 FBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R345 FBM, 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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R345 FBM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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