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R611 NJW

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,571 mi
Last recorded71,571 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,571 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 71,571 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 70,884 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,895 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,760 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 68,754 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,699 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,345 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 65,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 64,202 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,952 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,420 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 50,974 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 50,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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R611 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red 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 R611 NJW, 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 R611 NJW registered?

R611 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R611 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R611 NJW 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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