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R532 ATU

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,890 mi
Last recorded51,890 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 ATU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 51,890 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,416 miles

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Fail 23 Aug 2018 51,410 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

brake pipes corroded @ ferrules

Pass 29 Aug 2017 50,915 miles

EXHAUST LEAK @ CENTRE BOX

Fail 29 Aug 2017 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

EXHAUST LEAK @ CENTRE BOX

Pass 25 Aug 2016 49,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 47,960 miles

item removed before test

n/s/f tyre near limit tread

Fail 25 Aug 2015 47,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co 0.58 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

item removed before test

n/s/f tyre near limit tread

Pass 29 Aug 2014 45,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 45,484 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,809 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 42,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 39,868 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 36,458 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,383 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 33,380 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 30,964 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,568 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 26,788 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,031 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 21,589 miles

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

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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R532 ATU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R532 ATU, 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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R532 ATU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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