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R95 TLO

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

80,214 mi
Last recorded80,214 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR95 TLO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2021 80,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 79,819 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 78,777 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 78,777 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 77,523 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 77,523 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 75,902 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 74,747 miles

EML ON

Fail 25 Jul 2016 74,747 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

EML ON

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 72,979 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 72,979 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,303 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 71,303 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 69,493 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 67,889 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 66,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 64,825 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 64,825 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,637 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 61,553 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 58,574 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 58,574 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 52,571 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 5,257 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 46,644 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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R95 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R95 TLO, 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 R95 TLO registered?

R95 TLO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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