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R353 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

14,275 mi
Last recorded14,275 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 14,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering Rack

Fail 29 Mar 2016 14,275 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight play in steering Rack

Pass 20 Apr 2015 133,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 133,143 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 118,375 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 118,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,346 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)

n/s steering rack inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

o/s steering rack inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 98,558 miles

Front discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Feb 2011 93,888 miles

Front discs worn

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 5 Feb 2010 88,088 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight play in steering rack

underside of vechile corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,019 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 29 Jan 2008 78,615 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 75,421 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 74,268 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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R353 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 R353 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 R353 RNN registered?

R353 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R353 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 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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