MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,440 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres close to ware limit
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres close to ware limit
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
All of the brake pipes in and out of the brake compensator are slightly corroded
All of the brake pipes in and out of the brake compensator are slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Suspension - Both Offside & Nearside Lower Arms Have Slight Play In The Front & Rear Bushes
Slight Damp Patch On Offside Steering Rack Gaitor
The Exhaust System Is Corroded
slight corrosion in brake pipes \under side corrosion development
beam pattern image in beam setter with headlamp protectors on
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
R494 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 R494 EUF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R494 EUF?
You can check the full history of R494 EUF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R494 EUF registered?
R494 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R494 EUF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R494 EUF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R494 EUF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R494 EUF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.