MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing any incorrect light colour
bonnet/front end accident damaged.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear light lens cracked but not showing any incorrect light colour
bonnet/front end accident damaged.
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rearbrake imballance †wiper linkage worn †rear link arms and bushes worn †brake fluid low
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
rearbrake imballance †wiper linkage worn †rear link arms and bushes worn †brake fluid low
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
nearside rear lens damaged †rear wiper blade split †brake fluid low †noise from cat area
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R54 CTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R54 CTX, 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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How do I check the history of R54 CTX?
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What year was R54 CTX registered?
R54 CTX is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R54 CTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R54 CTX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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