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R823 DMV

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,840 mi
Last recorded106,840 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 DMV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 106,840 miles

heavy corrosion on front crossmember

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2017 106,839 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

heavy corrosion on front crossmember

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust emissions erratic

Pass 19 Sep 2016 105,505 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 102,783 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 102,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 100,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 100,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 98,182 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,388 miles

nearside wiper slightly deterited

Fail 20 Nov 2012 95,386 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside wiper slightly deterited

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 87,877 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 83,245 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 83,236 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 79,729 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,729 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 75,092 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 69,480 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 69,480 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Oct 2005 64,106 miles

1/REAR NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION 2/FRONT TO REAR AND CENTRE TO O/S/R BRAKE PIPES PARTIALLY CORRODED

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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R823 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R823 DMV, 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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R823 DMV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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