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R558 HNE

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,597 mi
Last recorded189,597 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR558 HNE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 9 Aug 2018 189,597 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 183,028 miles

Central Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

E M L Light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 176,380 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 170,373 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various under vehicle corrosion

Pass 29 Jul 2014 163,624 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 157,023 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 150,345 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 143,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 136,637 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 130,520 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 124,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 116,436 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 108,585 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 98,479 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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R558 HNE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R558 HNE, 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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R558 HNE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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