No, R870 SLM is currently recorded as untaxed in official DVLA vehicle records.

When is the MOT due for R870 SLM?

The MOT for R870 SLM is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 May 2013.

What is the recorded mileage of R870 SLM?

The recorded mileage for R870 SLM is 97,125 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R870 SLM ULEZ compliant?

No, R870 SLM does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R870 SLM

R870 SLM

1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1997. Recorded mileage 97,125 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA CARINA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/05/2013
Road Tax: Untaxed (10/08/2012)
Recorded Mileage: 97,125 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Expired

Valid until 20/05/2013

Tax Status

Untaxed

Tax due 10/08/2012

Mileage: 97,125 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1997
Engine: 1762cc

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R870 SLM Key Findings

10 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2012
97,125 miles recorded at latest MOT
4 historical MOT failures
1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Older vehicle

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R870 SLM Mileage History

20/07/200674,166 mi
17/07/200780,871 mi+6,705 mi
03/12/200884,425 mi+3,554 mi
05/12/200986,967 mi+2,542 mi
05/12/200986,967 mi
08/01/201191,686 mi+4,719 mi
08/01/201191,686 mi
28/01/201295,898 mi+4,212 mi
21/05/201297,125 mi+1,227 mi
21/05/201297,125 mi

Average of roughly 3,933 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.

R870 SLM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Oct 2026, 20:52

MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R870 SLM) between July 2006 and May 2012.

The record contains 6 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 21 May 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.

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