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R930 CAW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,333 mi
Last recorded90,333 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 CAW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 90,333 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,863 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,289 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 86,003 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre slight distortion 2005

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,992 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside higher (3.7.B.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside handbrake low , just passed 21%

offside rear tyre slight distortion 2005

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside higher (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 83,364 miles

nearside rear and both fro nt tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 26 Feb 2014 81,656 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age 1997

Fail 24 Feb 2014 81,621 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking with age 1997

Pass 6 Mar 2013 79,595 miles

nearside rear shock dust cover ripped

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,562 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside rear shock dust cover ripped

Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,700 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,204 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,326 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 68,780 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,702 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 65,690 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,509 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,289 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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R930 CAW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R930 CAW, 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 R930 CAW registered?

R930 CAW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R930 CAW safe to buy?

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