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R463 NFR

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,905 mi
Last recorded67,905 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR463 NFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 67,905 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 66,490 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 64,854 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 62,176 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 59,327 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 54,045 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,939 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 50,192 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 48,221 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,012 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 43,754 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 36,943 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,641 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily cracked not throught to the core

Pass 30 Aug 2006 22,943 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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R463 NFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R463 NFR, 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

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What year was R463 NFR registered?

R463 NFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R463 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R463 NFR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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