MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
nearside rear bumper damaged
rear fuel lines slight corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear bumper damaged
rear fuel lines slight corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
vehicle is slightly misfiring
Oil leak
vehicle is slightly misfiring
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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R381 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 R381 DFG, 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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R381 DFG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.
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