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R948 NCW

1997 Toyota Carina

Maroon Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,960 mi
Last recorded134,960 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 NCW
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 134,960 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2015 134,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 124,158 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 116,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 114,285 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 112,206 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 110,043 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 110,037 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 107,779 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 107,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 103,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2008 103,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 99,480 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 99,480 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 91,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f wiper spindle worn slightly

surface corrosion on o/s/r outer sill

Pass 2 Aug 2005 84,315 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 83,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

o/s n/s floors damaged

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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R948 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Maroon with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R948 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 R948 NCW registered?

R948 NCW is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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