MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,330 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Advise n/s wiper
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advise o/s wiper condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advise o/s wiper condition
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R553 ATU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R553 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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What year was R553 ATU registered?
R553 ATU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R553 ATU safe to buy?
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