MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,466 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
blow on exhaust
slight play in steering
wear in wiper arms
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
blow on exhaust
slight play in steering
wear in wiper arms
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS
brake fluid level low
slight damage to windscreen
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R357 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R357 VFL, 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 R357 VFL registered?
R357 VFL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R357 VFL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R357 VFL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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