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R393 FUF

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,503 mi
Last recorded168,503 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 FUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 168,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion in the front cross member

Pass 7 Oct 2014 160,750 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 160,750 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 155,438 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion in the rear backing sills

Pass 12 Oct 2012 149,056 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 149,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 140,556 miles

all shock absorbers are weak

slight play in the power steering rack

Fail 10 Oct 2011 140,556 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

all shock absorbers are weak

slight play in the power steering rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 130,805 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2010 130,805 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 123,026 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 112,836 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 102,586 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 92,505 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R393 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R393 FUF, 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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R393 FUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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