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R348 WTW

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,448 mi
Last recorded167,448 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 WTW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2011 167,448 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 167,423 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 166,341 miles

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

battery insecure.

front disc pads getting low.

pas pump has a misting of oil.

radiator very old & corroded.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

spare tyre in boot flat.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 166,341 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure.

front disc pads getting low.

pas pump has a misting of oil.

radiator very old & corroded.

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar link rod.

spare tyre in boot flat.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 162,759 miles

cooling radiator fins very corroded.

front disc pads getting low.

fuel filler pipes very rusty.

light misting of oil around pas pump.

slight play in o/s/r roll bar link rod.

sump coated in oil.

Fail 6 Dec 2008 162,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

cooling radiator fins very corroded.

front disc pads getting low.

fuel filler pipes very rusty.

light misting of oil around pas pump.

slight play in o/s/r roll bar link rod.

sump coated in oil.

Pass 3 Dec 2007 158,764 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2006 154,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 154,265 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 149,137 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 WTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R348 WTW, 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 R348 WTW registered?

R348 WTW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R348 WTW safe to buy?

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