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R78 TLO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

140,426 mi
Last recorded140,426 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 140,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between middle and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jun 2025 135,302 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 130,560 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 128,307 miles

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 8 Jun 2022 121,084 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2021 112,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 107,888 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 106,371 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 105,618 miles

all tyres slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2016 103,571 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 103,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 100,441 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 97,673 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 94,503 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 92,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 92,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 88,719 miles

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

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

slight fluctuation in front braking effort

Fail 20 Jul 2011 88,719 miles

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

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

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

slight fluctuation in front braking effort

Pass 29 Jul 2010 83,891 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,071 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 77,028 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 72,410 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,946 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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R78 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R78 TLO, 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 R78 TLO registered?

R78 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R78 TLO safe to buy?

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