CarVerify

Free Car Check

R517 WNO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,672 mi
Last recorded89,672 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 WNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 89,672 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 86,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 79,795 miles

Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 73,918 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 73,918 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 67,004 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,509 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2015 53,811 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 29 Jul 2015 53,811 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear centre stop light not working

Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,692 miles

rear numberplate detoriating

Pass 31 Jul 2013 51,606 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 51,317 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 50,669 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 50,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 49,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 48,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 47,977 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)

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
Full Toyota Carina reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R517 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R517 WNO, 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

How do I check the history of R517 WNO?

You can check the full history of R517 WNO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R517 WNO registered?

R517 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R517 WNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R517 WNO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R517 WNO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R517 WNO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.