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R760 UWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,908 mi
Last recorded101,908 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR760 UWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 101,908 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear all (3.6.B.2c)

Front under vehicle oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,229 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2013 98,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 98,256 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight movement in offside steering

Pass 26 Sep 2012 98,205 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 98,067 miles

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

slight movement in offside steering track rod

Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 93,713 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 93,713 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 90,064 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 85,749 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 80,880 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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R760 UWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R760 UWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R760 UWE registered?

R760 UWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R760 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R760 UWE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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