The road tax status for R984 DRE is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R984 DRE?

The MOT for R984 DRE is valid and due for renewal on or before 10 October 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of R984 DRE?

The recorded mileage for R984 DRE is 110,510 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R984 DRE ULEZ compliant?

No, R984 DRE 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 · R984 DRE

R984 DRE

1997 Toyota Carina (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1997. Recorded mileage 110,510 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: TOYOTA CARINA
Year / Origin: 1997 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 10/10/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 110,510 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.8L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 10/10/2024

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Mileage: 110,510 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 1762cc

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R984 DRE Key Findings

20 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 18/09/2024
110,510 miles recorded at latest MOT
7 historical MOT failures
5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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R984 DRE Mileage History

26/02/200771,152 mi
26/02/200771,152 mi
05/03/200877,347 mi+6,195 mi
06/03/200877,347 mi
06/03/200982,844 mi+5,497 mi
06/03/200982,844 mi
03/03/201087,644 mi+4,800 mi
13/05/201191,339 mi+3,695 mi
02/07/201293,789 mi+2,450 mi
04/07/201293,789 mi
03/10/201394,975 mi+1,186 mi
13/10/201496,596 mi+1,621 mi
27/10/2015100,512 mi+3,916 mi
03/11/2015100,787 mi+275 mi
19/07/2017102,270 mi+1,483 mi
14/01/2019104,906 mi+2,636 mi
12/10/2022106,905 mi+1,999 mi
11/10/2023109,946 mi+3,041 mi
11/10/2023109,946 mi
18/09/2024110,510 mi+564 mi

Average of roughly 2,241 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

R984 DRE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 17:31

MOT Analysis

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20 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Toyota Carina (R984 DRE) between February 2007 and September 2024.

The record contains 13 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 18 September 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (13 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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