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R841 ENF

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,129 mi
Last recorded154,129 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 ENF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 154,129 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jul 2021 154,129 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jul 2020 147,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 141,087 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

upper and lower covers fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2018 133,038 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 125,278 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 125,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 116,581 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 106,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 97,170 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,460 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 88,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,801 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 70,393 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 59,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 48,498 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 39,734 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 34,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 28,091 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 23,856 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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R841 ENF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R841 ENF, 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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R841 ENF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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