MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside front bumper damaged slightly
Nearside rear bumper slight damage
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewalls slight cracks
Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cracks
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside front tyer outter and inner sidewall cracks
Battery insecure
Both front inner nearside and offside trackrods slight play
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked
Battery insecure
Both front inner nearside and offside trackrods slight play
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
Nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracked
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure
N/S Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage But No Cords Exposed.
Battery insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
N/S Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Damage But No Cords Exposed.
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Front Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R970 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R970 YVV, 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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R970 YVV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R970 YVV safe to buy?
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