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P314 JRA

1997 Toyota Carina

Red Petrol 1770cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

57,733 mi
Last recorded57,733 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP314 JRA
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,770cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 56,731 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 55,958 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 54,931 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 54,889 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Fail 21 May 2015 54,200 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 54,200 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 53,372 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 52,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 51,719 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 49,470 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 47,412 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 47,387 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 44,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 42,618 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 39,429 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6mm

Pass 16 May 2006 36,715 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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P314 JRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Red with a 1,770cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 P314 JRA, 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 P314 JRA registered?

P314 JRA is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P314 JRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P314 JRA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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