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R261 MGJ

1997 Toyota Carina E

Blue Petrol 1762cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

99,211 mi
Last recorded99,211 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina E101,726 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 MGJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina E
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,762cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 99,211 miles

engine light on

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

surface corrosion too under side

Fail 21 Sep 2016 99,211 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine light on

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

surface corrosion too under side

Pass 25 Sep 2015 97,143 miles

Near side rear lamp broken

Offside Rear low in presure

rear brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 25 Sep 2015 97,143 miles

Near side rear lamp broken

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear low in presure

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes binding slightly

surface corrosion too underside

Fail 3 Sep 2014 94,797 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 94,797 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,728 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 91,728 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,367 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 84,367 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,487 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Number plates streaky

Fail 24 Sep 2008 68,910 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,910 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 62,691 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 57,065 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 57,065 miles

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

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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R261 MGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E in Blue with a 1,762cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R261 MGJ, 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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R261 MGJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina E, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R261 MGJ safe to buy?

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