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R958 LNR

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,107 mi
Last recorded139,107 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 LNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 139,107 miles

both front to rear brake pipes + both rear brake pipes to & from rear brake compensator are corroded

front wiper linkage worn

various chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Feb 2007 139,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front to rear brake pipes + both rear brake pipes to & from rear brake compensator are corroded

front wiper linkage worn

slight damage to nearside front wheel

spare tyre flat

various chips in windscreen

Pass 28 Jan 2006 118,408 miles

advise slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

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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R958 LNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R958 LNR, 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 R958 LNR registered?

R958 LNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R958 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R958 LNR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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