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R365 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

329,677 mi
Last recorded329,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 329,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2009 329,677 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2008 296,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2008 296,377 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 261,283 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 261,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 260,832 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 260,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside wiperblade split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 16 Mar 2006 238,022 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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R365 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R365 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 R365 RNN registered?

R365 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R365 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 RNN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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