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R83 YAH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,096 mi
Last recorded92,096 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 YAH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 92,096 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 92,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cracks appearing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,203 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 76,381 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 71,272 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 71,220 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 65,813 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight lens has a chip/hole in glass

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the shoulders

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Rear NEAR AND OFFSIDE, tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 14 Sep 2016 65,813 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated, temporary repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Front headlight lens has a chip/hole in glass

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the shoulders

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak oil filter area ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEAR AND OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NEAR AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.4d)

Rear NEAR AND OFFSIDE, tyres wearing on the inner edges

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18+20"standard (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,642 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 61,642 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Sep 2014 52,842 miles

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

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

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

front tyres worn on edges slightly

very slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 52,842 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges slightly

very slight play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 46,214 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 38,170 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2012 38,170 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 32,799 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 29,466 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 26,544 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 21,944 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 21,944 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 16,127 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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R83 YAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R83 YAH, 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 R83 YAH registered?

R83 YAH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R83 YAH safe to buy?

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