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R667 EUF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

188,540 mi
Last recorded188,540 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 EUF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 188,540 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 188,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 188,437 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

all shocks a bit weak

Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,577 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 186,577 miles

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

engine has misfire

Pass 28 Oct 2016 183,560 miles

slight engine misfire

Fail 25 Oct 2016 183,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bearing noise from t/belt area!!

slight engine misfire

Pass 3 Nov 2015 176,601 miles

Front and Rear shocks weak

NO oil in engine - topped up

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wiper deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished

Offside Front wiper deteriorating

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

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

engine misfiring

Pass 29 Oct 2014 165,517 miles

engine has misfire

engine oil level low

front wipers smearing

low fuel light on

Pass 28 Oct 2013 150,526 miles

front and rear shocks weak

Fail 28 Oct 2013 150,526 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear shocks weak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 135,301 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 135,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 118,440 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 101,214 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/f outer wall cracking

Pass 28 Oct 2010 101,214 miles

n/s/f outer wall cracking

Pass 21 Oct 2009 94,569 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 81,101 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 71,431 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 71,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,033 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

off side front brake juddering

rear tyres perished and cracked

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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R667 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R667 EUF, 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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R667 EUF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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