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R93 FNW

1997 Toyota Carina

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,479 mi
Last recorded46,479 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 FNW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,479 miles

All suspension components corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer works on rear switch

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 46,469 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension components ,brake and fuel lines corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2019 46,462 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 45,770 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 45,768 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 430,067 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 43,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 42,340 miles

front no plate faded

osr tyre inner edge scrubbed & outer edge cracking

short brake pipe @osr hub slight corrosion

Pass 29 Sep 2014 41,258 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,509 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 39,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 38,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,683 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 36,193 miles

Offside front Nearside rear tyres deteriorated on side walls

Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,802 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 32,921 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,921 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2005 28,718 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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R93 FNW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R93 FNW, 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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R93 FNW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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