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R16 ERN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 ERN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,894 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 97,847 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system / rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured rusted (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 97,576 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 95,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 93,120 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 89,653 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 87,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 84,226 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 82,781 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 81,807 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 80,493 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 78,508 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 76,551 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 73,670 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 68,636 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 68,636 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2007 62,676 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 56,321 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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R16 ERN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R16 ERN, 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 R16 ERN registered?

R16 ERN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R16 ERN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R16 ERN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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