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R730 DWV

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

101,313 mi
Last recorded101,313 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 DWV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 101,313 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake pipes at compensator valve corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2025 101,311 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

brake pipes at compensator valve corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2024 101,070 miles

All suspension components corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 101,064 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 100,577 miles

ABS light on, went off during time of test

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 100,570 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 100,282 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 100,264 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,452 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 99,441 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 98,855 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abs cutting in slightly at low speeds

Fail 26 Aug 2020 98,842 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abs cutting in slightly at low speeds

Pass 3 Sep 2019 97,887 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 97,877 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 96,338 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 96,321 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 94,430 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 92,875 miles

'EML' fault light is on

BOTH front tyres are starting to wear low on tread.

Both rear tyres are cracking / perishing in the tread.

Minor leaks on the exhaust at repair sites

Pass 27 Aug 2015 91,450 miles

Nearside Front Lower swivel has play near to limit.

Rear tyres worn low on edges.

Pass 21 Aug 2014 89,328 miles

Both number plates deteriorating.

EML light on.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in steering rack offside.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,674 miles

The engine management light is on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,030 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 80,936 miles

Corrosion to rear inner and outer sills.

Nearside door mirror glass is cracked.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,354 miles

o/s & n/s rear inner sills & n/s outer sill corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2009 73,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,571 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 68,498 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

0/s & n/s rear tyre tread depths right on legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2007 63,388 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine check light on

Pass 21 Aug 2006 59,614 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine warning light staying on

exhaust system corroded

ns door mirror glass damaged

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R730 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R730 DWV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R730 DWV is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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