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R860 JNO

1997 Toyota Corona

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

181,261 mi
Last recorded181,261 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Corona102,116 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 JNO
MakeToyota
ModelCorona
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 181,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside door mirror broke

Fail 17 Jan 2011 161,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 161,082 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2010 153,870 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 153,870 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre inner wall deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2009 144,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 144,982 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre has slight perrishing to inner wall

Pass 30 Jan 2008 133,084 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 133,084 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

odd size tyre back/front

Pass 18 Jan 2007 124,112 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 124,109 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 97,600 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corona?

Based on 721 MOT tests across 130 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,888
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 35
fog lamp not working 21
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 16
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R860 JNO is a 1997 Toyota Corona in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Corona models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 102,116 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 Corona fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R860 JNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corona typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Corona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R860 JNO registered?

R860 JNO is a 1997 Toyota Corona, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R860 JNO safe to buy?

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