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R516 FPN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,482 mi
Last recorded137,482 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 137,482 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,477 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 136,474 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)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 133,897 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 133,897 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 126,776 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 121,676 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 117,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 113,236 miles

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

both number plates

Pass 18 Sep 2007 108,203 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 108,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 102,992 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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R516 FPN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R516 FPN, 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 R516 FPN registered?

R516 FPN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R516 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 FPN shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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