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R902 LRH

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

82,228 mi
Last recorded82,228 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 LRH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 82,228 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,295 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 78,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Adjusted on test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 73,220 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2024 73,201 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 68,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 66,587 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 63,955 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides, offside also heavily worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 60,489 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,624 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,242 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 53,364 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 49,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,360 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 38,822 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,418 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 32,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,178 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 27,642 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 23,768 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,020 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 19,998 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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R902 LRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R902 LRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R902 LRH registered?

R902 LRH is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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