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R216 XRJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Grey Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2013
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,357 mi
Last recorded166,357 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 XRJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 166,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 166,357 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 146,676 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 146,656 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2011 137,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2011 137,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 126,869 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 116,721 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 116,721 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 104,442 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,789 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 95,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 88,467 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 78,503 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 72,784 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,784 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 63,308 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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R216 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Grey with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R216 XRJ, 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 R216 XRJ registered?

R216 XRJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R216 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 XRJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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