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R853 NSN

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,209 mi
Last recorded76,209 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 NSN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 76,209 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 76,204 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,664 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 69,521 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,125 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both o/s/tyres perished

corrosion underneath vehicle including(brakes,chassis,suspension,subframe,fuel systen)not weakened or excessive at time of test

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see pads

Fail 10 Apr 2012 65,109 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both o/s/tyres perished

corrosion underneath vehicle including(brakes,chassis,suspension,subframe,fuel systen)not weakened or excessive at time of test

slight play in both front wheel bearings

unable to see pads

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,158 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,983 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,090 miles

damage to nearside front floor

Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 45,063 miles

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

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

damage to offside front floor

Pass 1 Apr 2006 32,154 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 32,154 miles

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

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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R853 NSN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R853 NSN, 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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R853 NSN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R853 NSN safe to buy?

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