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R180 KNR

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

100,751 mi
Last recorded100,751 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 KNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 100,751 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 98,579 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 96,667 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,653 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 89,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 76,502 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 65,076 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 53,592 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,507 miles

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 21 Jul 2010 50,852 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 49,108 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 46,788 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 45,108 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,168 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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R180 KNR 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 93.8%.

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 R180 KNR, 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 R180 KNR registered?

R180 KNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R180 KNR safe to buy?

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