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R931 LEL

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,914 mi
Last recorded100,914 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 LEL
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,914 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,994 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,994 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 93,867 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 89,546 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,293 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 81,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,578 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 72,889 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 72,889 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 67,779 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 67,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 63,004 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2008 62,998 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,628 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 53,855 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 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R931 LEL, 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 LEL registered?

R931 LEL is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R931 LEL safe to buy?

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