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R459 YDA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,208 mi
Last recorded125,208 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR459 YDA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 125,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 125,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 124,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 124,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 124,120 miles

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

offside wiper slight split ends

Pass 7 Nov 2016 23,391 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 122,518 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,774 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,292 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 118,601 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

light corrosion to some metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2011 114,764 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 110,574 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 106,395 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

play in power steering rack offside

slight play in powersteering rack nearside

Fail 3 Nov 2009 106,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

play in power steering rack offside

slight play in powersteering rack nearside

Pass 31 Oct 2008 102,107 miles

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

O/S headlamp slightly insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 97,437 miles

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2006 93,016 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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R459 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R459 YDA, 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 R459 YDA registered?

R459 YDA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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