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R776 UWE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,909 mi
Last recorded77,909 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR776 UWE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 77,909 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 76,930 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 76,928 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,491 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively grabbing in places (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 75,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 74,943 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 74,246 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 74,205 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 72,900 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,224 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 71,194 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,588 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,912 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 64,104 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,337 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 59,322 miles

play in steering both sides

Pass 30 Jan 2012 57,499 miles

both rear tyres side walls wearing

n/s/f tyre wearing side wall

play in steering rack both sides

radiator corroding away

Pass 18 Jan 2011 55,362 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,583 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 52,029 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,440 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 51,028 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 51,028 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 49,763 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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R776 UWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R776 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.

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What year was R776 UWE registered?

R776 UWE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is R776 UWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R776 UWE shows 24 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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