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R653 MNN

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 MNN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 55,437 miles

Play in steering rack

Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,224 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 49,801 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 18 Jun 2008 45,925 miles

slight play in rack

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,407 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 42,407 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,005 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,005 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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R653 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R653 MNN, 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 R653 MNN registered?

R653 MNN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R653 MNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R653 MNN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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