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R382 EDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,093 mi
Last recorded100,093 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 EDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 100,093 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 100,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 96,378 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 92,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished and seeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 87,422 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 83,941 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 78,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 78,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 76,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 73,889 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 70,827 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 66,471 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 64,003 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 63,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 62,621 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 59,726 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,116 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,076 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 51,076 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 47,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,060 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,348 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 42,134 miles

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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R382 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R382 EDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R382 EDM registered?

R382 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R382 EDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R382 EDM shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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