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R140 JKS

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,964 mi
Last recorded138,964 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 JKS
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2010 138,964 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 138,964 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2009 124,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 May 2009 124,086 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 92,042 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 92,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 110,191 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 110,191 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R140 JKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R140 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 R140 JKS registered?

R140 JKS is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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