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R56 FCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,448 mi
Last recorded92,448 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 FCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 92,448 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 91,649 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 90,813 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 90,796 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 89,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 89,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 88,017 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 87,381 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 86,464 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 85,454 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 84,680 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 83,848 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 82,273 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 82,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 80,832 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 79,362 miles

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

wiper linkeage worn but clearin within limits

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

wiper linkeage worn but clearin within limits

Pass 28 Aug 2012 78,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 76,678 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 71,621 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 66,314 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,244 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,244 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Play in front wiper linkage.

Rear tyre walls cracked.

Slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing.

Slight play in both front seat backs.

Slight play in o/s of steering rack.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 54,840 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRE OUTERWALLS CRACKING

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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R56 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R56 FCW, 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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R56 FCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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