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R84 EDO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

143,450 mi
Last recorded143,450 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 EDO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 143,450 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 143,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2006 142,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Both front lower suspension arm bushes starting to deteriorate, but not resulting in excessive movement

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Engine management light illuminated on dash

Offside front anti roll bar linkage has slight play

Oil leak

Small cut in nearside front tyre, not deep enough to reach ply

Tail gate does not open

Fail 15 Nov 2006 142,923 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 127,006 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 126,862 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light on

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

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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R84 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R84 EDO, 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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R84 EDO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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