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R895 LRH

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

91,580 mi
Last recorded91,580 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 LRH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2021 91,580 miles

Emissions not tested due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front idicator lamp is broken but not emiting white light

front tyres are worn on edges

Pass 24 Mar 2020 89,786 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is perished/cracking

Slight play in o/s/f of steering rack

both rear inner sills are corroded

rear cross member/subframe is corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2019 85,370 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r inner sills are corroded

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly perished

Offside Front brake flexi hose ferule is corroded

Offside Front of steering rack has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2018 79,576 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush longitudinal arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush longitudinal arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 79,576 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush longitudinal arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush longitudinal arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,154 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 75,152 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear to compensator chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,004 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 69,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 65,575 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 62,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 60,473 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 60,473 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,211 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 54,296 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 50,873 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 48,131 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 48,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 45,971 miles

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner rteads

brake pipe under o/s/front wing getting corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,340 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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R895 LRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R895 LRH, 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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R895 LRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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