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R693 NUY

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,361 mi
Last recorded98,361 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 NUY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 98,361 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 97,589 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 97,589 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 96,138 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,138 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 94,113 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 91,564 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 91,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,909 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,903 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 87,813 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 87,804 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front discs distorted

Pass 26 Jul 2006 85,615 miles

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

wipers poor condition

Pass 27 Jul 2005 84,215 miles

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

rear off side metal brake pipe to compensator valve slight corrosion

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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R693 NUY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R693 NUY, 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 R693 NUY registered?

R693 NUY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R693 NUY safe to buy?

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