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R675 BNC

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,588 mi
Last recorded120,588 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR675 BNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 120,588 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f indicator len damaged(taped)

o/s/f wiper slightly split

rear boot lid damaged

Pass 31 Dec 2008 114,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2008 114,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 107,325 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 103,096 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 103,095 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R675 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R675 BNC, 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 R675 BNC registered?

R675 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R675 BNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R675 BNC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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