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R417 UOD

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

209,671 mi
Last recorded209,671 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 UOD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 209,671 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 209,596 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 194,937 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 194,937 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 175,020 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 175,013 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 164,134 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Aug 2017 164,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.56% (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 151,222 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 151,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,598 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2014 128,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 125,930 miles

Exhaust center section to down pipe joint corroding away

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer corroding

slight play/knocking from steering rack

Pass 13 Jul 2012 123,367 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 123,351 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 119,838 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 119,838 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 117,087 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Jun 2010 117,032 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 112,219 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 104,896 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 95,543 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 95,543 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,767 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R417 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R417 UOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R417 UOD is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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