MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,019 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)
O/S front wheel arch corroded
O/S rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both side (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both side (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.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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R521 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 R521 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 R521 EUF registered?
R521 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R521 EUF safe to buy?
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