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R346 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

106,685 mi
Last recorded106,685 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,685 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre cracked.

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

towbar electrics and towball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 104,683 miles

chip in windscreen.

n/s/r brake drum slight damage to outer lip.

o/s/f spring upper corroded.

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked.

Fail 20 Apr 2011 104,683 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

chip in windscreen.

cooling fan does not cut in.

n/s/r brake drum slight damage to outer lip.

o/s/f spring upper corroded.

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked.

radiator corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 103,424 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 103,424 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,735 miles

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Fail 17 Apr 2009 102,730 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2008 101,721 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 101,707 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 100,139 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 100,135 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 98,994 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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R346 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R346 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 R346 RNN registered?

R346 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R346 RNN safe to buy?

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