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R955 UMO

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

77,312 mi
Last recorded77,312 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 UMO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2023 77,312 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 76,553 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

n/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r tyre compounds slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Jul 2021 76,438 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 29 Jun 2021 76,438 miles

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury door trim (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jun 2020 76,068 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 29 Jun 2020 76,068 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,254 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 23 May 2019 74,254 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 31 May 2018 73,294 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 69,593 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 69,593 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 66,632 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 20 May 2015 62,285 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 60,610 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 58,910 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 58,910 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 57,094 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 55,134 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 52,668 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 52,668 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 May 2009 50,337 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,036 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,036 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 45,424 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 41,524 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 41,524 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R955 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 R955 UMO, 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 R955 UMO registered?

R955 UMO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R955 UMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 UMO shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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