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R516 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,179 mi
Last recorded189,179 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 189,179 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 189,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near arm (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near arm (2.4.A.3)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear near tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 182,507 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 182,449 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2015 175,904 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2015 175,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 168,471 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 168,442 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2013 160,938 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suspension components rusty

underside dry/rusty

Pass 19 Sep 2012 155,318 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 143,612 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 131,225 miles

body damage evident to offside rear sill

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy with slight play evident

screen damage evident

Fail 6 Sep 2010 130,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

body damage evident to offside rear sill

nearside front tyre considerably worn

nearside front wheel bearing is noisy with slight play evident

nearside rear tyre craked/slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre considerably worn

offside rear tyre considerably cracked/deteriorated/worn close to the legal limit

screen damage evident

unable to check centre rear seat belt

under vehicle brake pipes considerably corroded

under vehicle fuel pipes corroding (To Fuel Tank)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 119,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 108,463 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,417 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 95,023 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 84,688 miles

Exhaust in advanced stages of corrosion.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on outside edge.

Slight end float in nearside front wheel bearing.

Water leak at radiator.

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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R516 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R516 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.

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What year was R516 EUF registered?

R516 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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