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R862 NCK

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,631 mi
Last recorded86,631 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 NCK
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,631 miles

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

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

both front tyres tread cracked/perished.no core exposed at time of mot.

both rear tyres nailed,offside x 3.nearside x 1.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 84,021 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 81,212 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 81,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 74,259 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 70,080 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 68,176 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 64,024 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,570 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,764 miles

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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R862 NCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R862 NCK, 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 R862 NCK registered?

R862 NCK is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R862 NCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 NCK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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