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R34 UKH

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,711 mi
Last recorded113,711 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 UKH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,711 miles

Front brake discs inner surface corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded.

Some corrosion around front cross member mounting points.

Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,706 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake discs inner surface corroded.

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges.

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded.

Some corrosion around front cross member mounting points.

Pass 31 May 2014 112,532 miles

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipe.

Fail 28 May 2014 112,514 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear cross member corroded.

Some corrosion to rear metal brake pipe.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 110,890 miles

Front brahe back plates corroded.

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

Offside rear metal brake pipe corroded.

Oil leak

Rear cross member corroded.

Fail 17 May 2012 44,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear sub frame corroded.

Tow bar socket insecure.

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded from flexy pipe to limiter.

some corrosion around front sub frame mounts.

Pass 17 May 2012 44,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear sub frame corroded.

Tow bar socket insecure.

offside rear metal brake pipe corroded from flexy pipe to limiter.

some corrosion around front sub frame mounts.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 101,404 miles

Offside flexy to limiter valve metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear back plate metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear x member corroded.

Fail 28 May 2011 101,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside flexy to limiter valve metal brake pipe corroded.

Offside rear back plate metal brake pipe corroded.

Rear x member corroded.

Pass 14 May 2010 96,389 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 May 2009 91,062 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 May 2008 84,909 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2007 79,559 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 79,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 74,285 miles
Pass 21 May 2005 69,769 miles

accident damage to nearside mirror

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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R34 UKH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R34 UKH, 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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R34 UKH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R34 UKH safe to buy?

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