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R641 NCF

1997 Toyota Carina

Silver Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,460 mi
Last recorded106,460 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 NCF
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 106,460 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 98,845 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,809 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 94,418 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 88,910 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,771 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 77,361 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)

centre stop light not working

eml light on

Fail 8 Sep 2012 77,361 miles

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

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

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

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)

centre stop light inop

eml light on

Pass 8 Sep 2011 74,341 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stop light inop

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,751 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 67,664 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,938 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 15 Sep 2007 59,609 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 59,609 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 54,613 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 50,432 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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R641 NCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Silver with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R641 NCF, 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 R641 NCF registered?

R641 NCF is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R641 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 NCF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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