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P342 RYN

1971 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

108,948 mi
Last recorded108,948 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1971 Toyota Carina86,439 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP342 RYN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middal box (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 107,338 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by flang (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 99,532 miles

battery slightly loose

exhaust condition slight leaks front and rear

n/s/r roll bar link slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 94,157 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,028 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 90,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 86,445 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 86,439 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 84,099 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 76,400 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 68,739 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 62,670 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

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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P342 RYN is a 1971 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1971 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 86,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P342 RYN, 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 55 years old, this Toyota Carina is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P342 RYN registered?

P342 RYN is a 1971 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is P342 RYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P342 RYN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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