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R851 SLM

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 SLM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 102,729 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2016 102,729 miles

Exhaust is corroded

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 149,959 miles

brake pipes n/s/r o/s/r corroded

eml on

fuel pipes corroded and filler neck

play in rack ends

Pass 21 Oct 2014 145,284 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

radiator corroded/damaged

slight play in both rack ends

Fail 14 Oct 2014 145,284 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

engine light on

radiator corroded/damaged

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 18 Oct 2013 140,846 miles

Engine management light on

Front number plate damaged

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

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

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

Radiator slightly corroded

Tape on bottom of os/f door

Fail 15 Oct 2012 136,383 miles

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 136,383 miles

Front Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 131,740 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 126,585 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 117,861 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 110,269 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 104,534 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 98,107 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 86,972 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 86,972 miles

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

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

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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R851 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R851 SLM, 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 R851 SLM registered?

R851 SLM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R851 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 SLM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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