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R756 XNF

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Lpg 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

160,317 mi
Last recorded160,317 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 XNF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 160,317 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 14 Aug 2014 160,317 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)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 135,584 miles

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

very slight coolant leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 135,558 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

very slight coolant leak

Pass 4 Mar 2013 124,659 miles

Offside rear tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2013 124,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre inner side wall in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2012 118,649 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 105,598 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,591 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,489 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 76,004 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,166 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 66,606 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 66,606 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 63,316 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,514 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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R756 XNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc lpg 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 R756 XNF, 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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R756 XNF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 September 1997.

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