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R931 EHO

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

92,215 mi
Last recorded92,215 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 EHO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,215 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 92,279 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front windscreen wipers smear slightly

Pass 29 May 2012 90,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 79,203 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 66,186 miles

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 23 Feb 2009 55,091 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 52,656 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED BY PLASTIC COVERS, UNABLE TO CARRY OUT FULL INSPECTION

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2007 48,830 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 43,697 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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R931 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R931 EHO, 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 R931 EHO registered?

R931 EHO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R931 EHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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