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R553 FPN

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,660 mi
Last recorded58,660 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 FPN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 58,660 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 54,799 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,814 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 53,814 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 53,090 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 53,090 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 52,048 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,836 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,580 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 47,861 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 47,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 45,992 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 45,992 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 43,500 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 43,500 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 41,151 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 38,799 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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R553 FPN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R553 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.

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What year was R553 FPN registered?

R553 FPN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R553 FPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 FPN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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