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R396 RNN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,875 mi
Last recorded94,875 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 RNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 94,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner light unit slightly damaged

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.5mm and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 87,576 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator area. ()

Fail 22 Apr 2025 87,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coolant leak Radiator area. ()

Pass 25 Apr 2024 82,634 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Red tape added to cover hole in lens. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 82,630 miles

Central Rear Upper Boot lid component insecure Boot lid spoiler mount insecure. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Lens smashed. White light visible. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D-Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side walls damaged / splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread area perished / splitting. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 80,774 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 78,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front wheel stiff to turn when jacked up

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 73,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 67,834 miles

Coolant leak radiator area misting/crusting (radiator corroded) ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effiency just met

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover split.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover split.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear wiper split

engine misting oil

nearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perishing

passengers seat back has slight play.

rear boot gas struts slightly weakened

Pass 1 Mar 2017 57,042 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 51,264 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 49,160 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 43,123 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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R396 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R396 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 R396 RNN registered?

R396 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R396 RNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 RNN shows 14 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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