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R844 SLL

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,300 mi
Last recorded123,300 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 SLL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 123,300 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2015 123,300 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Dec 2013 119,966 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 117,152 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 117,152 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 114,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Dec 2011 114,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 111,042 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 108,002 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 108,002 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 104,398 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2008 95,029 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 88,746 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 88,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R844 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R844 SLL, 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 R844 SLL registered?

R844 SLL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 13 December 1997.

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