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R934 FAE

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,497 mi
Last recorded98,497 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 FAE
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 98,497 miles

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating quite badly in places

front crossmember very rusty

fuel filler neck pipes very rusty

n/s o/s rear quadrant / chassis rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 2 Oct 2017 98,497 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

both rear metal brake pipes rusty

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust system corroding and deteriorating quite badly in places

front crossmember very rusty

fuel filler neck pipes very rusty

n/s o/s rear quadrant / chassis rusty

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 3 Oct 2016 94,692 miles

cat , centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deteriorating quite badly

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

kerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes rutsy

slight play and knock in steering

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,692 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded quadrant (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cat , centre and rear exhaust sections corroding and deteriorating quite badly

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

fuel filler neck pipes rusty

kerb damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

n/s o/s rear metal brake pipes rutsy

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,101 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre on legal limit

slight fluctuation on all four brakes

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Fail 1 Oct 2015 92,099 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes rusty

minor chips in windscreen

n/s front tyre on legal limit

slight fluctuation on all four brakes

slight play in n/s o/s inner rack joints

Pass 26 Sep 2014 88,736 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 88,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 86,022 miles

Advise slight play in nearside front steering.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches due to trims fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 82,790 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 79,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 77,217 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,217 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 72,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 67,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,089 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 57,849 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 52,358 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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R934 FAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue 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 R934 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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R934 FAE is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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