MOT Status
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94,875 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Coolant leak Radiator area. ()
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. ()
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))
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))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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
How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?
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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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R396 RNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 November 1997.
Is R396 RNN safe to buy?
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