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R428 BNH

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,959 mi
Last recorded92,959 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 BNH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2008 92,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 92,959 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 73,855 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,677 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,179 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 42,226 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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R428 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R428 BNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R428 BNH?

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What year was R428 BNH registered?

R428 BNH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R428 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 BNH shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R428 BNH have outstanding finance?

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