MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general underbody very rusty
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filler pipes very rusty and damp
no visable locking devise on n/s lower ball joint bolt but presenter assures that thread lock was applied when fitting
oil cooler pipes rusty and leaking
radiator in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
fuel filler pipes rusted and stained
general underbody condition very rusty
oil cooler pipes rusted and leaking
radiator in poor condition
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil cooler pipes very rusty. . p.a.s pipes very rusty
outer edges of front disc surfaces slightly rusty
radiator in poor condition
rear reg plate starting to discolour
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel tank damp and stained but not leaking at time of test
radiator in poor condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel tank damp and stained but no leaks at time of test
radiator in poor condition
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R43 OPS, 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 R43 OPS registered?
R43 OPS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1997.
Is R43 OPS safe to buy?
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