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M796 RNY

2001 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

228,186 mi
Last recorded228,186 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Carina112,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 RNY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 228,186 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 222,056 miles

exhaust corroded, ball joint and cv gaitors perished

Fail 1 Nov 2013 222,056 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

exhaust corroded, ball joint and cv gaitors perished

Pass 24 Sep 2012 217,481 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 31 May 2011 217,464 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 207,798 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 201,117 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 195,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 195,511 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 195,511 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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M796 RNY is a 2001 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 112,336 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M796 RNY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M796 RNY registered?

M796 RNY is a 2001 Toyota Carina, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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