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R884 EHU

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,607 mi
Last recorded169,607 miles
Recorded on6 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 EHU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2014 169,607 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 169,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 160,288 miles

Inner Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs rusty

both rear closing panels corroded

movement in rear anti roll bar bushes

test in wet

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,986 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2011 145,064 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 144,913 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,606 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

both o/s and n/s front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

brake pipes from rear load sensing valve corroding recommend attention

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroding recommend attention

slight play in steering rack o/s and n/s

vehicle tested when wet

Pass 3 Apr 2009 121,864 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,005 miles

O/S/R Tyre in a poor condition starting to perish

Pass 24 Mar 2007 106,931 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 97,795 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 97,795 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R884 EHU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R884 EHU, 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 R884 EHU registered?

R884 EHU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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