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R930 NJW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,789 mi
Last recorded149,789 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 NJW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 149,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 149,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 124,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 100,538 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 77,100 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 74,406 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 69,704 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 64,576 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,179 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 60,179 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 55,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 48,773 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 43,646 miles

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

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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R930 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R930 NJW, 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

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What year was R930 NJW registered?

R930 NJW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R930 NJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R930 NJW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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