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R466 CNV

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,027 mi
Last recorded107,027 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 CNV
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 107,027 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN ADVISE TRACKING CHECK 175 70 14 T

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 107,027 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT TYRE WEAR UNEVEN ADVISE TRACKING CHECK 175 70 14 T

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 96,623 miles

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 96,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 83,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 77,863 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 77,863 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 65,438 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 52,995 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 49,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 49,754 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 45,735 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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R466 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R466 CNV, 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 R466 CNV registered?

R466 CNV is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R466 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R466 CNV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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