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R507 BNA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,657 mi
Last recorded94,657 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 BNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2015 94,657 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 94,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 91,888 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 91,888 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 89,033 miles

engine management light on

genral underbody corrotion

Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,033 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

genral underbody corrotion

Pass 2 May 2012 86,156 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2011 79,085 miles

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Offside windscreen wiper pivot worn

Rear compensator to the nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 May 2011 79,085 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear radius arm brake pipe corroding

Offside windscreen wiper pivot worn

Rear compensator to the nearside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 25 May 2010 76,517 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and noise

rear compensator to nearside rear brake pipe corroding

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 25 May 2010 76,517 miles

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play and noise

rear compensator to nearside rear brake pipe corroding

rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 26 May 2009 73,659 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear compensator to nearside rear brake hose brake pipe corroding

Fail 26 May 2009 73,659 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear compensator to nearside rear brake hose brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 May 2008 71,071 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 8 May 2007 68,030 miles

Brake pipes at rear corroding

Front service brake veers right

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2007 68,030 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pipes at rear corroding

front service brake veers right

Pass 10 May 2006 65,387 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R507 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R507 BNA, 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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R507 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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