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MJI 5083

1997 Toyota Carina E

Green Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

126,464 mi
Last recorded126,464 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJI 5083
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 126,464 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

osr seat belt missing

pas oil leak

play in os track rod end

Fail 5 Dec 2011 126,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osr seat belt missing

pas oil leak

play in os track rod end

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished

Fail 21 Nov 2011 126,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S/R,Seat belt missing

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 122,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear bumper loose

Offside rear seat belt not fitted

Slight play offside steering rack

Fail 27 Nov 2010 122,258 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear bumper loose

Offside rear seat belt not fitted

Slight play offside steering rack

Pass 21 Nov 2009 117,899 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 14 Nov 2009 117,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 114,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper tn poor conition

near side rear tyre has radial cracking

off side rear tyre has radial cracking

Fail 10 Nov 2008 113,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear wiper tn poor conition

Pass 19 Nov 2007 110,679 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s registration plate bulb lens missing

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 17 Nov 2007 110,679 miles

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

damage to n/s outer sill

exhaust tail pipe corroded

n/s registration plate bulb lens missing

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2006 103,501 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 103,501 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 93,895 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 93,895 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina E?

Based on 238,945 MOT tests across 35,953 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,669
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
35,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 22,455
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,582
position lamp(s) not working 10,373
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,043
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 8,776
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MJI 5083 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Green with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina E models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 101,726 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 E fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 22,455 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJI 5083, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina E typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MJI 5083 is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 13 February 1997.

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