MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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some general corrosion underside
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
some general corrosion underside
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
some general corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
some general corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle[underside]
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
extensve surfase corrosion on underside
fuel pipes and tank neck extensivly corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
extensve surfase corrosion on underside
fuel pipes and tank neck extensivly corroded
slight blow on exhaust joint
some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
slight blow on exhaust joint
some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
some general all round corrosion in keeping with age of vehicle [underside]
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
gas test not done probe wiring fouling on exhaust
some slight movement in some suspension bushes
slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes
slight wear in rear anti rollbar bushes
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear shock absorbers worn and leaking
o/s/r brake binding
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R873 WCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R873 WCS, 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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R873 WCS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 21 November 1997.
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