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R519 RRA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 RRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,591 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 120,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 120,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 104,693 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 91,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 82,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 82,579 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 77,393 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,393 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,686 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 64,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 62,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 61,848 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,886 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 57,099 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 57,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

offside front tyer is perished.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 55,441 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,545 miles

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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R519 RRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R519 RRA, 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 R519 RRA registered?

R519 RRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R519 RRA safe to buy?

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