MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,167 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Clutch pedal raises very high bofore reaching biting point.
Engine coolant liquid needs changing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front wiperblade tip catching edge of windscreen.
Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Screenwasher tank leaking.
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Clutch pedal raises very high bofore reaching biting point.
Engine coolant liquid needs changing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front wiperblade tip catching edge of windscreen.
Nearside windscreen washer jet partially blocked.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Screenwasher tank leaking.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R475 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R475 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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What year was R475 VAU registered?
R475 VAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R475 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R475 VAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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