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R341 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,200 mi
Last recorded149,200 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 149,200 miles

oil leak from corroded sump

Pass 5 Feb 2010 142,486 miles

front brake disc slightly warped and corroded

rusty sump

slight corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 5 Feb 2010 142,486 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

front brake disc slightly warped and corroded

rusty sump

slight corrosion to both front to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

play in rack

Pass 28 Jan 2008 128,470 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 121,955 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 115,813 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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R341 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R341 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 R341 RNN registered?

R341 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R341 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R341 RNN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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