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R464 CNV

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

110,524 mi
Last recorded110,524 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 CNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2026 110,524 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2026 110,494 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 104,565 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 104,565 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 98,039 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 89,121 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 89,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 80,751 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 69,417 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 69,417 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 63,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 63,743 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 58,576 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 54,561 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,406 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 47,855 miles

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

o/s rear tyre deteorating

Fail 28 Oct 2014 47,855 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre deteorating

Pass 24 Oct 2013 44,754 miles

exhaust temp repair

front tyres just below 3mm

n/s rear tyre deteorating and near 2mm

rad in poor condition

Pass 29 Oct 2012 41,418 miles

n/s rear tyre starting to deteorate

rad deteorating

Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,701 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 33,738 miles

wipers starting to deteorate

Pass 7 Sep 2009 28,597 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 21,152 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 13,157 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 8,919 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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R464 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 R464 CNV, 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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R464 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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