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J33 AWH

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,941 mi
Last recorded58,941 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 AWH
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 58,941 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 32,018 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 58,447 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 58,374 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 58,168 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 57,815 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,657 miles

various brake pipes have corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2007
Fail 2 Oct 2007 54,804 miles

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

various brake pipes have corrossion

Fail 3 Oct 2006 52,285 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 52,285 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 49,444 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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J33 AWH is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,998cc 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 J33 AWH, 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 J33 AWH registered?

J33 AWH is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 7 October 1997.

Is J33 AWH safe to buy?

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