1997 Toyota Carina 1.8L Petrol · R950 ECR
1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 25/09/1997. Recorded mileage 299,577 miles. MOT valid until 07/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA CARINA
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/04/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 299,577 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
R950 ECR Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 299,577 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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R950 ECR Mileage History
- 05/10/200693,255 mi
- 01/10/2007112,098 mi+18,843 mi
- 26/11/2008131,736 mi+19,638 mi
- 12/01/2010152,325 mi+20,589 mi
- 22/02/2011172,431 mi+20,106 mi
- 22/02/2011172,431 mi
- 23/02/2012189,376 mi+16,945 mi
- 23/02/2012189,376 mi
- 18/03/2013202,921 mi+13,545 mi
- 24/03/2014215,921 mi+13,000 mi
- 24/03/2015227,874 mi+11,953 mi
- 23/03/2016236,960 mi+9,086 mi
- 23/03/2017242,965 mi+6,005 mi
- 21/03/2018249,277 mi+6,312 mi
- 26/03/2019257,178 mi+7,901 mi
- 18/03/2020263,356 mi+6,178 mi
- 31/03/2021270,375 mi+7,019 mi
- 24/03/2022276,074 mi+5,699 mi
- 04/04/2023282,459 mi+6,385 mi
- 09/04/2024288,495 mi+6,036 mi
- 02/04/2025293,537 mi+5,042 mi
- 01/04/2026299,577 mi+6,040 mi
Average of roughly 10,587 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
R950 ECR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R950 ECR) between October 2006 and April 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (15 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Steering (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 advisory notices are 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.
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