MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front wiper linkages worn exsessive play
both sides front brakepads getting low
carprt unsecured from near off/s/f seat
frontbrake discs getting worn
needs a full valet from top and bottom
oil leak near n/s/f near gear box
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
exhaust noisy
off/s/f door panel unsecured from inside
oil leak from near engine and gear box
wiper linkage loose and play touching bonnet
exhaust noisy
off/s/f door panel unsecured from inside
oil leak from near engine and gear box
wiper linkage loose and play touching bonnet
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R464 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 VAU, 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 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R464 VAU safe to buy?
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