1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R872 ESF
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 104,716 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/05/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/05/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1762cc
R872 ESF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/05/2006
- 104,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R872 ESF Mileage History
- 02/05/2006164,716 mi
- 03/05/2006104,716 mi-60,000 mi
Average of roughly -21,348,667 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R872 ESF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R872 ESF) between May 2006 and May 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 May 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)”.
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