MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre wearing low on edges
offside front tyre wearing low on edges
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive 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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R504 TAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R504 TAU, 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 R504 TAU registered?
R504 TAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R504 TAU safe to buy?
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