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R112 VRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

White Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,637 mi
Last recorded61,637 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR112 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,637 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 59,926 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 58,234 miles

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2011 56,872 miles

offside front tyre has cracks in tread on outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,844 miles

offside front tyre has deep cracks but not showing ply

Pass 23 Jul 2009 54,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 53,294 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 52,359 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 51,603 miles

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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R112 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in White with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R112 VRJ, 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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What year was R112 VRJ registered?

R112 VRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R112 VRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R112 VRJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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