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R82 EDO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,960 mi
Last recorded133,960 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR82 EDO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 133,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 133,943 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,937 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lens damaged but not affecting light operation

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills slightly corroded but not seriously affecting its strength or causing a sharp edge/ projection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 127,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 119,271 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 119,271 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 109,880 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 109,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 97,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r o/s/r hand brake and service brake needs adjustment

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,660 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)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 88,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 80,112 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 80,076 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,223 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,891 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 67,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

corrosion to radiator core

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2009 65,091 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 61,736 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,339 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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R82 EDO 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 80%.

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 R82 EDO, 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 R82 EDO registered?

R82 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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