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SBZ 4188

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,368 mi
Last recorded179,368 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 4188
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 179,368 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 179,357 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 177,366 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight corrosion rear end of inner sill nearside

wear on the inside edge of offside front tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2013 174,443 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion rear end of inner sill nearside

Pass 30 Aug 2012 171,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

corrosion on rear fuel pipe

Pass 30 Aug 2011 169,303 miles

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link rod

Pass 6 Sep 2010 165,477 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 157,785 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 157,785 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 154,203 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 154,203 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 146,957 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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SBZ 4188 is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SBZ 4188, 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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SBZ 4188 is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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