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R512 BNA

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,424 mi
Last recorded119,424 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 BNA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 119,424 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 108,660 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 102,035 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front roll bar link rubbers split

Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,035 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front roll bar link rubbers split

Pass 20 Oct 2010 94,037 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 94,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 86,518 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 86,518 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,330 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 73,893 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,096 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 70,096 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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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R512 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 R512 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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What year was R512 BNA registered?

R512 BNA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R512 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R512 BNA 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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