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R946 SLP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,679 mi
Last recorded130,679 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 SLP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 130,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion INNER SILL (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 127,509 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 120,179 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 120,168 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 101,883 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 97,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 97,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 93,065 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 93,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,223 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 88,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 82,138 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 75,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 67,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 6,776 miles

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

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

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

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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R946 SLP 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 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 R946 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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R946 SLP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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