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R781 UFC

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,790 mi
Last recorded117,790 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR781 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 117,790 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 114,783 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 108,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 95,389 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 104,206 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 99,746 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 92,577 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 82,719 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 79,461 miles

both side rear shocks weak

Fail 12 Oct 2013 79,458 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both side rear shocks weak

Pass 18 Oct 2012 75,275 miles

nearside wiper rubber splite.

Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,274 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to remove key from steering lock.

nearside wiper rubber splite.

steering lock not working

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,221 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 68,538 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wipers worn

Pass 11 Jul 2009 62,239 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 55,457 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 55,457 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,852 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,862 miles

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

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

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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R781 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R781 UFC, 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 R781 UFC registered?

R781 UFC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R781 UFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R781 UFC shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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