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R932 FAE

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,101 mi
Last recorded136,101 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 FAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2018 136,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view recommend repair or replacement soon (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 133,919 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 133,919 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 131,508 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 131,504 miles

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

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

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

Engine Oil Leak

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipes Slightly Corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 128,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (175/80r14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

items removed prior to test

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2015 128,381 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat and center section (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (175/80r14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

items removed prior to test

oil leak

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 125,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 123,677 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 121,332 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight side to side play on handbrake lever

Pass 5 Aug 2011 118,232 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 112,790 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 107,105 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Aug 2008 100,328 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,775 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,734 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 79,000 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 79,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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R932 FAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R932 FAE, 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 R932 FAE registered?

R932 FAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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