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R209 JTN

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,443 mi
Last recorded77,443 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 JTN
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,443 miles

Oil leak ()

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2016 75,655 miles

EML on

Fail 19 Feb 2016 75,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EML on

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,576 miles

engine check light on

Fail 23 Feb 2015 73,576 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine check light on

Pass 22 Feb 2014 68,579 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 68,579 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,197 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 61,487 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 60,111 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 57,339 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 54,652 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,320 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 52,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,273 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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R209 JTN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R209 JTN, 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 R209 JTN registered?

R209 JTN is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R209 JTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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