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R961 AAN

1997 Toyota Carina

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,207 mi
Last recorded147,207 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 AAN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 147,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 147,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 130,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 122,441 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 118,952 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 104,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 97,242 miles

bottom of offside front door corroded

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 88,015 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 15 Jul 2008 81,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 74,378 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 67,141 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 59,632 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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R961 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 R961 AAN, 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 R961 AAN registered?

R961 AAN is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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