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R816 VEV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,774 mi
Last recorded108,774 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 VEV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 108,774 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGES CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (BACK) BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD HAS CRACKS (175/7014)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (BACK) BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 108,722 miles

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM FLANGES CORRODED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (BACK) BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front TYRE TREAD HAS CRACKS (175/7014)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (BACK) BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,910 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,537 miles

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

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

side wall damage to offside front tyre

Fail 12 Aug 2014 91,013 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

side wall damage to nearside front tyre

side wall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,203 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Has Slight Damage On Inner Sidewall

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 61,302 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 61,302 miles

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

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

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

Object Inside Nearside Rear Tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,668 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 39,549 miles

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 25 Jul 2009 38,861 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 37,858 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 36,232 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 34,419 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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R816 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R816 VEV, 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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R816 VEV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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