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P249 JKR

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,175 mi
Last recorded112,175 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP249 JKR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 112,175 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 112,039 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight. ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides. (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking/perishing. Advise regular checks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 108,143 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 102,595 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,006 miles

All wheel nut security questionable, vehicle has incorrect wheels and wheel nuts fitted. Although questionable, wheels are secure.

Pass 6 Apr 2019 80,541 miles

Offside front suspension shock absorber has a minor leak of its hydraulic fluid

Offside steering arm has slight movement at its inner fixing

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,385 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 59,297 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,194 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 58,550 miles

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

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on both edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 57,683 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 56,595 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 54,934 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 52,228 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 52,228 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 48,460 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 43,791 miles

Advise rear wiper blade deteriorating.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,006 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 94,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

N/S/F Tyre worn on outer edge. 2mm

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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P249 JKR is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 P249 JKR, 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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P249 JKR is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P249 JKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P249 JKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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