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R339 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 124,710 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,778 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 107,787 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 98,743 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 97,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 95,364 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 93,500 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 93,500 miles

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 91,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 91,491 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 89,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,989 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 84,241 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 84,241 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R339 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R339 RNN, 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 R339 RNN registered?

R339 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R339 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 RNN 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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