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R531 WNO

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

51,123 mi
Last recorded51,123 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 WNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 51,123 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers not check of clearing screen as washers not working

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,968 miles

Front Offside and Nearside wiper blades, rubber slightly split but wipers effective

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 47,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,454 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn outer edge.

Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,823 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has wear on outer tread.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 40,677 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,519 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 34,912 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 32,200 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,576 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2005 212,258 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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R531 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R531 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

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What year was R531 WNO registered?

R531 WNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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