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R841 OAO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,715 mi
Last recorded81,715 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 OAO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 81,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2025 81,012 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2025 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake back plate insecure (1.1.21 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 80,267 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 80,256 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength In the wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength In the wheel arch, in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 79,068 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 79,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 78,061 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 77,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 76,564 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 76,561 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 75,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 72,821 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 70,796 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 69,205 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 66,686 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 64,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,002 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,033 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,622 miles

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

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

ft brake discs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,454 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,860 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 53,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 52,006 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 50,107 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 47,938 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 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 OAO, 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 R841 OAO registered?

R841 OAO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R841 OAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R841 OAO shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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