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R945 NCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,196 mi
Last recorded98,196 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 98,196 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 98,192 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 92,766 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 87,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 79,767 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear under the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion both inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both going from flexi to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 69,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion under the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 69,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion under the vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,157 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 60,157 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,662 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,627 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 40,294 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 36,661 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,419 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 29,880 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,768 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 23,433 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 20,565 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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R945 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R945 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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R945 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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