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R630 HCK

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,501 mi
Last recorded113,501 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 HCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 113,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint always change suspension parts / components in pairs (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ( heavy ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and de-laminated ( required - but readable ) (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 100,847 miles

Oil leak

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

rear fuelpipe corrosion

Fail 29 Jul 2015 100,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

rear fuelpipe corrosion

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 92,968 miles

all underside of vehicle undersealed

n/s/f back plate corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,069 miles

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

Full exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Slight play in both front steering arms

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 80,789 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,789 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 73,911 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 73,911 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,104 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Dec 2008 60,417 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 60,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 56,305 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 49,042 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 49,042 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

radiator leaking

Pass 22 Dec 2005 42,216 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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R630 HCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R630 HCK, 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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R630 HCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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