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R868 XDM

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

129,276 mi
Last recorded129,276 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 XDM
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 129,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2016 127,053 miles

corrosion underside

front tyres close to legal limit (worn on inner edges border line pass

harsh play in nearside front wheel bearing

oil leak

sills corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 123,428 miles

corrosion underside

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 15 Sep 2015 123,427 miles

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

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

corrosion underside

oil leak

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2014 119,520 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

rear tyres close to legal limit (perished/deteriorated)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 119,520 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underside of car in places

rear tyres close to legal limit (perished/deteriorated)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 114,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

corrosion underside of car in places

front number plate damaged /deterioarated

front tyre worn on inner edges

front tyres close to legal limit

tyres deteriorated/perished

washers week

Pass 3 Sep 2013 114,698 miles

corrosion underside of car in places

front number plate damaged /deterioarated

front tyre worn on inner edges

front tyres close to legal limit

tyres deteriorated/perished

washers week

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,372 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Sep 2012 110,371 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

offside rear tyre perished

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,324 miles

Advise damage to front number plate

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 99,589 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 99,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 94,885 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 94,884 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 90,037 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 90,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 83,715 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,715 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 78,809 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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R868 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R868 XDM, 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 R868 XDM registered?

R868 XDM is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R868 XDM safe to buy?

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