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R441 YGV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

112,888 mi
Last recorded112,888 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR441 YGV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,888 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 111,748 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 110,360 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 110,289 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 110,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel flap taped up

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 31 Jan 2023 108,154 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 5 Dec 2022 108,134 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,045 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 7 Dec 2021 107,045 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,966 miles

towball missing at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

tow ball missing at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2019 104,281 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 104,278 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,849 miles

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,849 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 May 2017 101,083 miles

vehicle very rusty in places

Fail 17 May 2017 101,078 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

vehicle very rusty in places

Pass 11 May 2016 100,048 miles

Offside Rear slight binding on brake

Pass 19 May 2015 98,769 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 97,811 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 96,637 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 94,841 miles

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

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

Rear tyres age cracks

Towball not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 May 2012 94,840 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Rear tyres age cracks

Towball not fitted at time of test

Pass 23 May 2011 92,764 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 May 2011 92,764 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyres cracking

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 90,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,074 miles

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

all brake pipes greased and hard to access

Pass 25 Sep 2008 85,089 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,193 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 75,533 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 72,030 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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R441 YGV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 R441 YGV, 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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R441 YGV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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