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R199 KJR

1997 Toyota Carina E

Turquoise Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,654 mi
Last recorded118,654 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 KJR
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,654 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 109,664 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 100,691 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 90,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 90,976 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 80,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 70,163 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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R199 KJR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Turquoise with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R199 KJR, 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 R199 KJR registered?

R199 KJR is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R199 KJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R199 KJR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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