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R539 NFR

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,538 mi
Last recorded67,538 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 NFR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 67,538 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 65,204 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 62,200 miles

NSR tyre cracking.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 59,176 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,360 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 53,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 50,478 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 47,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 47,457 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,309 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 41,299 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2006 38,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 38,088 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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R539 NFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R539 NFR, 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 R539 NFR registered?

R539 NFR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R539 NFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R539 NFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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