TOYOTA CARINA E1997 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle has a current roadworthiness status of failed, driven by a significant deterioration in the suspension and anti-roll bars, which is a clear indication of an ongoing worsening trend rather than a stable history. The most recent test on 2008-08-13 at 181,247 miles was passed, but this date falls well before the vehicle's first MOT failure on 2007-07-12, which occurred at 169,187 miles. This gap suggests that the owner skipped the initial MOTs required for a vehicle of this age and mileage, allowing wear to accumulate rapidly. The vehicle has been tested in the past three years, with the most recent test on 2008-08-13 being passed, yet subsequent failures in 2007 and 2006 indicate that the mechanical integrity of the suspension and anti-roll bars has deteriorated since the first test. The mileage accumulation over the past three years is substantial, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year, which is consistent with the car's age of roughly 29 years. However, the data is sparse; the first MOT failure was recorded in 2007, and the most recent test was in 2008. This lack of recent data points makes it difficult to assess the rate of wear precisely, though the gap between the 2008 and 2007 tests implies that the vehicle has been driven for a significant portion of its life without a fresh MOT, leading to accelerated component failure. The failure in 2007 at 169,187 miles, followed by the 2008 test at 181,247 miles, confirms that the vehicle has been in use for over three years, during which time wear on the suspension bushings, ball joints, and anti-roll bars has been progressive. In summary, the buyer must inspect the vehicle for binding rear brakes, excessive play in the ball joints and bushings, and structural damage to the anti-roll bars. The history reveals a pattern of frequent failures where the ball joints and bushings are the primary suspect, as the 2.4.G.2 code indicates excessive play in these components. The 2.4.G.1 faults in the anti-roll bars further confirm that the structural integrity of the suspension is compromised, which is a serious mechanical risk that requires professional assessment. The vehicle's history of passing only two out of three MOTs before the final failure suggests that basic upkeep was likely skipped, and the owner has not performed a full MOT since 2007, leaving the suspension and brakes in a state of dangerous wear.