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R674 UOY

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,034 mi
Last recorded113,034 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 113,034 miles

NOTE! ABS light came on briefly during test,went out & never came back on! possible fault developing!

foglight switch becoming faulty

offside rear tyre low (2.0mm) (nearside 3.0mm)

play rear rollbar bushes

slight judder rear brakes

slight play steering offside & nearside

Pass 14 Nov 2013 111,339 miles

deep cuts to chords offside rear tyre

front wishbone rear bushes split/deteriorated

rear b rake application becoming uneven

Pass 13 Nov 2012 110,277 miles

rear brake application becoming uneven

Fail 13 Nov 2012 110,277 miles

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

rear brake application becoming uneven

Pass 11 Nov 2011 108,295 miles

rear brake application becoming uneven

screen marked by defective wiper but doesnt significantly interfere with drivers view

Pass 12 Nov 2010 105,862 miles

front wishbone rear bushes split, play not excessive

rear roll bar bushes worn

slight leak rear exhaust

Fail 11 Nov 2010 105,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front wishbone rear bushes split, play not excessive

rear roll bar bushes worn

slight leak rear exhaust

Pass 11 Nov 2009 103,095 miles

brake pedal becoming spongy

offside front brake pads worn very low!

rear brake application becoming uneven,judder rear brakes,not yet excessive!

slight play steering nearside

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,580 miles

judder rear brakes

offside front brake pads worn very low

Pass 10 Nov 2007 98,979 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 98,979 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 96,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 92,062 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 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R674 UOY, 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 R674 UOY registered?

R674 UOY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R674 UOY safe to buy?

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