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R348 GKN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,402 mi
Last recorded114,402 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 GKN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 114,402 miles

Both front tyres wearing heavily on edge

Engine has a missfire

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brakes showing an imbalance

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside front tyre has wall damage

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Road wheel slightly damaged All road whees (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen Heavily scratched

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both and more than slight (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 104,548 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured dim (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lightly scratched (8.3.1d)

exhaust system deteriorated

oil leak

washers weak

wiper blades worn

Pass 21 Aug 2014 98,264 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen has small score marks on drivers side

Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,410 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre seat buckle deteriorated

exhaust system deteriorated

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 84,990 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 84,990 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 81,913 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 18 Sep 2009 81,913 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2008 72,787 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 72,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 65,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,670 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2004 50,851 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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R348 GKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R348 GKN, 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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R348 GKN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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