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R73 BNC

1997 Toyota Carina

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

173,367 mi
Last recorded173,367 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 BNC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2010 173,367 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 173,361 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 110,068 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lamp and repeater damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2005 101,769 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

near side door , rear panel damege

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2005 101,769 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

fuel pipes corroded

near side door , rear panel damege

oil leak

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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R73 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R73 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 R73 BNC registered?

R73 BNC is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R73 BNC safe to buy?

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