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R938 SLP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 SLP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 121,971 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 121,971 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 114,529 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 114,529 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 96,759 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,621 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 94,621 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,543 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 70,681 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 53,527 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 52,811 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 52,811 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R938 SLP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R938 SLP, 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 R938 SLP registered?

R938 SLP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R938 SLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R938 SLP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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