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R232 JWC

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,276 mi
Last recorded87,276 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 JWC
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Jul 2013 87,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 81,401 miles

offside front tyre heavely worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 16 Jul 2011 76,231 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 70,672 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 66,125 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 63,374 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 59,977 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 57,278 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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R232 JWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R232 JWC, 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 R232 JWC registered?

R232 JWC is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R232 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 JWC shows 8 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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