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R380 BBD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

81,008 mi
Last recorded81,008 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR380 BBD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 81,008 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 80,779 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,779 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 80,675 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cam cover has hole in it allowing oil vapour to escape.

Fail 5 Aug 2021 80,675 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine cam cover has hole in it allowing oil vapour to escape.

Pass 24 Jul 2020 80,497 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 80,497 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,144 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,318 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 78,168 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,711 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 75,265 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,001 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 72,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

ehaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,280 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,792 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 67,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,879 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 60,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 56,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 51,374 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R380 BBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R380 BBD, 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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R380 BBD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R380 BBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R380 BBD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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