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R980 EWR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

81,658 mi
Last recorded81,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 EWR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 81,658 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 81,518 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 81,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 81,085 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 May 2023 81,079 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear brake leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 80,126 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 78,313 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 78,313 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,956 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 73,395 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 71,027 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 68,558 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,558 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 65,506 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 65,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 57,813 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 52,965 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 52,965 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 48,030 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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R980 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R980 EWR, 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 R980 EWR registered?

R980 EWR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 October 1997.

Is R980 EWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R980 EWR shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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