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R674 ERE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,560 mi
Last recorded127,560 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR674 ERE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,560 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas weak (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 127,560 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure broken bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle frame (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill areas weak (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 124,419 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comperstar vavle weak (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie/sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 124,415 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to comperstar vavle weak (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns chassie/sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os,ns (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 121,563 miles

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

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

fuel tank kneck pipes corroded

n/s c/v gaiter slight leakage of grease

Fail 14 Jan 2015 121,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

check tracking wearing front tyres

fuel tank kneck pipes corroded

n/s c/v gaiter slight leakage of grease

Pass 23 Jan 2014 117,622 miles

fuel tank kneck corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroseing

o/s rear brake pipe from compensator valvs corrodeing

Fail 15 Jan 2014 117,622 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel tank kneck corroded

o/s rear brake pipe corroseing

o/s rear brake pipe from compensator valvs corrodeing

wiperblades torn on ends

Pass 28 Jan 2013 112,929 miles

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

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

advise waxoiling as rusting,thin

Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,929 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise waxoiling as rusting,thin

Fail 27 Jan 2012 108,888 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 108,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 79,907 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 79,907 miles

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 104,266 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 94,564 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2009 85,369 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 85,369 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 76,635 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 70,937 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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R674 ERE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R674 ERE, 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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R674 ERE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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