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R165 LNP

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

61,435 mi
Last recorded61,435 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 LNP
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 59,356 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 58,021 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,881 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,187 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 50,164 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 47,760 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 46,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 44,454 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 42,670 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 42,670 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,778 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 40,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 38,385 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 35,559 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 32,643 miles

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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R165 LNP is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 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 R165 LNP, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R165 LNP registered?

R165 LNP is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R165 LNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R165 LNP shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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