MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
various suspension components corroded
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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
various suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
osf tyre has a split on the inner side wall (no cords showing)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R945 LJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 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 R945 LJF, 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 R945 LJF registered?
R945 LJF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 6 August 1997.
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