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R886 NCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

68,372 mi
Last recorded68,372 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 68,372 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 23 Jun 2016 67,102 miles

Engine Management Warning Light illuminated

Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,336 miles

engine management warning light stays on

Fail 16 Jun 2015 61,333 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light stays on

Pass 26 Jun 2014 58,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine managment light on

Fail 23 Jun 2014 58,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine managment light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 55,884 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 54,722 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall crack

Pass 21 Jun 2011 51,439 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 46,771 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,655 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 44,176 miles

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,453 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 30,356 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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R886 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 R886 NCW, 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 R886 NCW registered?

R886 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R886 NCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 NCW 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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