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R986 YNO

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,290 mi
Last recorded98,290 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 YNO
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 98,290 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 96,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 94,943 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 94,943 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 91,920 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,920 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 87,321 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 84,362 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 80,267 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 74,944 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 66,311 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 52,645 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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R986 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R986 YNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R986 YNO registered?

R986 YNO is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 4 September 1997.

Is R986 YNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 YNO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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