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R961 LNR

1997 Toyota Carina

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,686 mi
Last recorded87,686 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 LNR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 87,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 81,771 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 80,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 79,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 79,072 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 77,621 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 75,610 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,090 miles

advise, radiator badly deterioated!!!

Pass 24 Nov 2010 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,069 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 71,234 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 71,234 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 69,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 69,625 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 68,569 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 68,554 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 67,329 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 66,366 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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 LNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R961 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 R961 LNR registered?

R961 LNR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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