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R134 JKS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Red Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

202,230 mi
Last recorded202,230 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 JKS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jul 2012 202,230 miles

Complete exhaust is in a poor condition

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2008 145,086 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 142,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 131,754 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2005 118,439 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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R134 JKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Red with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R134 JKS, 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 R134 JKS registered?

R134 JKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R134 JKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 JKS shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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