MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
engine warning light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Spare tyre defective
battery flat
engine warning light on
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
parking brake lever travel/nearside sills damaged
Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
oil leak
engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
oil leak
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R96 DTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Black with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R96 DTU, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of R96 DTU?
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What year was R96 DTU registered?
R96 DTU is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 November 1997.
Is R96 DTU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R96 DTU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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