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R827 UDD

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,856 mi
Last recorded131,856 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 UDD
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 131,856 miles

Accident damage to front and rear

Accident damage to nearside and offside

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Rear silencer previously welding repaired

Windscreen de-laminating outside the swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 131,029 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Average 1.18 (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Accident damage to front and rear

Accident damage to nearside and offside

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to cords

Rear silencer previously welding repaired

Windscreen de-laminating outside the swept area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 117,400 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 108,361 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 98,863 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 90,544 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2013 87,216 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2012 84,101 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,438 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

steering box has slight movement

Fail 5 Mar 2011 79,434 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

steering box has slight movement

Pass 15 Mar 2010 72,915 miles

Both rear tyres side wall cracking up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 68,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 68,524 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 62,446 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,030 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 59,000 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Excessive goods in boot.This is grounds to refuse to test.

O/S/F ABS sensor wire disconnected.

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 57,071 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 57,063 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2005 55,129 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 55,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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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R827 UDD 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 70%.

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 R827 UDD, 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 R827 UDD registered?

R827 UDD is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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