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Toyota Carina

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,587 cc

731 RALMOT history

731 RAL is a white petrol Toyota Carina first used on 31 Dec 1991. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,264 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
731 RAL
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Toyota
Model
Carina
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
31 Dec 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

731 RAL was last recorded at 106,264 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,264 miles · 7 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,264 miles
  • 2025 – 103,008 miles
  • 2019 – 102,789 miles
  • 2018 – 100,819 miles
  • 2017 – 94,887 miles
  • 2016 – 90,853 miles
  • 2015 – 88,587 miles
  • 2014 – 86,532 miles
  • 2013 – 83,086 miles
  • 2012 – 77,877 miles
  • 2011 – 77,844 miles
  • 2010 – 74,050 miles
  • 2009 – 67,647 miles
  • 2008 – 59,652 miles
  • 2007 – 55,414 miles
  • 2006 – 54,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corner + general under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,264 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    961925978552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corner + general under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail106,264 miles (+3,256)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,264 miles
    Test number
    359781421040
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corner + general under body corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass103,008 miles (+219)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,008 miles
    Test number
    368248116001
    • AdvisoryBoth rear d bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder body and suspension components corroded
  4. Pass102,789 miles (+1,970)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,789 miles
    Test number
    174905490740
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front around hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension and floor slightly corroded
  5. Pass100,819 miles (+5,932)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,819 miles
    Test number
    806468509884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass94,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    799775712587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,887 miles (+4,034)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,887 miles
    Test number
    357077259197
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
  8. Pass90,853 miles (+2,266)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,853 miles
    Test number
    694643690919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,587 miles (+2,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,587 miles
    Test number
    698984435039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,532 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,532 miles
    Test number
    815266134099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,086 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,086 miles
    Test number
    209811133015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,877 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,877 miles
    Test number
    415625022010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,844 miles (+771)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,844 miles
    Test number
    188913411330
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
  14. Pass77,073 miles (+3,023)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    77,073 miles
    Test number
    607285031060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  15. Pass74,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    580139510028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail74,050 miles (+6,403)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,050 miles
    Test number
    710549510035
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs worn advise rear tyres worn and perished
  17. Pass67,647 miles (+7,995)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    67,647 miles
    Test number
    992102819012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs worn advise vehicle structure corroded
  18. Pass59,652 miles (+4,238)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,652 miles
    Test number
    374272908088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass55,414 miles (+1,069)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,414 miles
    Test number
    523340217001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    353601816065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail54,345 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,345 miles
    Test number
    124051116096
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust middle section corroded and blowing slighty †advise o/s c.v.boot perished †advise oil leaks to engine

Questions about 731 RAL

What vehicle is registration 731 RAL currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 731 RAL on a white petrol Toyota Carina first used on 31 Dec 1991. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 731 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 731 RAL is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 731 RAL?
The MOT on 731 RAL is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 731 RAL done?
731 RAL was recorded at 106,264 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 2,597 miles a year.
Has 731 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 731 RAL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on 731 RAL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 731 RAL find?
731 RAL passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan corner + general under body corrosion., and 3 more.

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