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R885 BNS

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 BNS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 121,521 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 121,521 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 119,735 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 117,191 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 114,948 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,903 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 109,773 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 103,197 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 98,942 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 93,041 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 93,041 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,698 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 77,785 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 69,791 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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R885 BNS is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R885 BNS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R885 BNS?

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What year was R885 BNS registered?

R885 BNS is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R885 BNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 BNS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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