MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear light lens cracked
both rear track control arm bushes perished
fuel filler cap has a temp repair
All brake hoses starting to perish.
Damage to n/s/r lamp unit.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
All brake hoses starting to perish.
Damage to n/s/r lamp unit.
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing.
N/S washer jet poor in operation.
N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate, but not allowing excessive movement.
N/S/R outer lamp lens damaged.
O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate, but not allowing excessive movement.
Slight play in O/S and N/S rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
N/S washer jet poor in operation.
N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to deteriorate, but not allowing excessive movement.
N/S/R outer lamp lens damaged.
N/S/R tyre tread worn to legal limit (1.6mm) and heavily deteriorated on inner and outer sidewalls.
O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to separate, but not allowing excessive movement.
Slight play in O/S and N/S rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Engine oil leaks rocker cover area.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm and deteriorating on outer sidewall.
Slight damage to N/S/R outer lamp lens.
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine oil leaks rocker cover area.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S/R tyre tread worn to 2mm and deteriorating on outer sidewall.
Slight damage to N/S/R outer lamp lens.
Damage to N/S/R lamp lense.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
N/S/F tyre heavily deteriorated on outer side wall.
N/S/R tyre deteriorated on inner and outer side wall.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Slight play in N/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Damage to N/S/R lamp lense.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate.
N/S/F tyre heavily deteriorated on outer side wall.
N/S/R tyre deteriorated on inner and outer side wall.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Slight play in N/S/R anti-roll bar drop link.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Fuel light on.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
N/S/F tyre deteriorating slightly on outer side wall.
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
O/S washer jet partially blocked.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear wiper blade split.
Fuel light on.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
N/S/F tyre deteriorating slightly on outer side wall.
O/S washer jet partially blocked.
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to separate.
Rear wiper blade split.
Crack in N/S/R outer lamp unit.
N/S/F Alloy wheel centre cap missing.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Crack in N/S/R outer lamp unit.
N/S/F Alloy wheel centre cap missing.
N/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
O/S/F lower wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
Slight play in O/S/F wheel bearing.
N/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and perished on outer sidewall.
O/S/F tyre worn to 3mm and nail in tread.
O/S/R tyre worn to 2.5mm, wearing on inner and outer edges and has a cut in the outer sidewall.
Rear wiper blade split.
slight damage to o/s/r tyre outer side wall.
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R608 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R608 YLG, 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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R608 YLG is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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