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R787 NPY

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,744 mi
Last recorded87,744 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 NPY
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 87,744 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded all four corners (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2015 84,188 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 84,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 May 2014 82,981 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil level low

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate and fade

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion on road springs

Fail 27 May 2014 82,981 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil level low

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate and fade

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight corrosion on road springs

Pass 30 May 2013 81,879 miles

fuel filler pipes slight corroded

number plates slightly faded

steering column bulkhead rubber boot badly perrished/split

Fail 28 May 2013 81,876 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper blade badly split

exhaust centre pipe and cat converter joint badly corroded and leaking slightly

fuel filler pipes slight corroded

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre perrished and worn low

number plates slightly faded

steering column bulkhead rubber boot badly perrished/split

o/s/f tyre sidewall badly perrished/cracked

Pass 30 May 2012 80,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front door slightly corroded along the bottom edge

offside rear tyre perished

windscreen starting to delaminate

Pass 1 Jun 2011 78,851 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,249 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper slightly deteriorated

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Jun 2009 75,960 miles

front registration plate slightly faded

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

offside rear light lense cracked but not showing white light

rear registration plate slightly faded

slight dent on the nearside front wing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 74,327 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear lamp has small crack in lens.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,327 miles

offside rear lamp has small crack in lens.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 72,287 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2007 72,287 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Jun 2006 68,755 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 68,755 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2005 65,091 miles

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

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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R787 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R787 NPY, 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 R787 NPY registered?

R787 NPY is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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