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R388 EDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

55,947 mi
Last recorded55,947 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 EDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 55,947 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear and some suspension components (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 31 Aug 2018 52,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bott front suspension arms corroded

under body corrosion

Fail 21 Aug 2018 52,065 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 50,785 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2017 50,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Front tyre age cracking

Offside Rear tyre age cracking

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,704 miles

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

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

age cracking on all 4 tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2015 47,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 46,433 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 43,915 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 43,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 41,643 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,699 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,911 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 36,201 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,174 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 34,174 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 32,614 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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R388 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R388 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.

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What year was R388 EDM registered?

R388 EDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R388 EDM safe to buy?

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