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R935 UAU

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,866 mi
Last recorded155,866 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR935 UAU
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2016 155,866 miles

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

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

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

Boot release handle semi seized

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle misfiring

Pass 2 Jul 2015 144,826 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to floor panels and chassis rails

deep cuts to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

front brake pads appear worn on inners

o/s/r tyre balding on outed edge

vehicle presented for test with NO OIL present on dipstick, this was topped up prior to test

wipers not tested fully due washers not working

Fail 1 Jul 2015 144,826 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edges

corrosion to floor panels and chassis rails

deep cuts to both rear tyres

exhaust corroded and has a minor leak of gases

front brake pads appear worn on inners

o/s/r tyre balding on outed edge

vehicle presented for test with NO OIL present on dipstick, this was topped up prior to test

wipers not tested fully due washers not working

Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,376 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 123,018 miles

slight play rear top mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2012 114,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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 9 Jul 2011 102,719 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,719 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 92,677 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 81,049 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,959 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,185 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 63,373 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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R935 UAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R935 UAU, 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 R935 UAU registered?

R935 UAU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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