CarVerify

Free Car Check

R83 YCL

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,099 mi
Last recorded80,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 YCL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,099 miles

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

eml lamp on

Fail 9 Aug 2014 80,099 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear steel brake pipes corroded

brake fluid level low

eml lamp on

Pass 19 Aug 2013 75,952 miles

engine management lamp indicating a fault

Fail 19 Aug 2013 75,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management lamp indicating a fault

Pass 22 Aug 2012 71,781 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine light on

front number plate damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing low on tread 3mm

Pass 22 Aug 2011 68,974 miles

engine light on

front number plate cracked

n/s wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Aug 2010 65,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Aug 2009 60,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,790 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Aug 2007 49,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2007 49,630 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,947 miles

all tyre tread depths between 3mm-2mm

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R83 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R83 YCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R83 YCL?

You can check the full history of R83 YCL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R83 YCL registered?

R83 YCL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R83 YCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R83 YCL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R83 YCL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R83 YCL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.