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R54 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,380 mi
Last recorded146,380 miles
Recorded on30 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR54 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2014 146,380 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 29 May 2014 146,374 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)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 31 May 2013 140,042 miles

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn.

Offside rear tyre worn on outer and inner edges.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 May 2013 140,042 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front anti roll bar link ball joint worn.

Offside front tyre worn on outer and inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

STRONGLY ADVISE Offside and nearside rear tyres perishing.

Pass 20 Jun 2012 135,061 miles

Rear anti roll bar D bushes perished.Rear anti rollbar link ball joints worn.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 135,014 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)

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

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

Rear anti roll bar D bushes perished.Rear anti rollbar link ball joints worn.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 130,000 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 127,227 miles

Both registration plates cracked.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges.

Minor body damage.

Minor oil leak.

Rear tyres slightly perished.

Fail 25 May 2010 127,201 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 124,319 miles

slight play in steering rack

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 117,717 miles

both front tyre on limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 110,502 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 101,212 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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R54 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 UMO, 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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R54 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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