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R618 LBC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,448 mi
Last recorded129,448 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 LBC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 129,448 miles

Engine burning oil.

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 126,523 miles

Central metal fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 126,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Central metal fuel pipe corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 123,833 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 123,833 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 120,279 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 120,177 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 116,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 114,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,739 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 107,264 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,128 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 98,878 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 93,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 93,704 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,604 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,502 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 83,498 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 78,474 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 71,300 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 71,256 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 65,081 miles

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

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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R618 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R618 LBC, 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 R618 LBC registered?

R618 LBC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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